Retha M. Elam Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Retha M. Elam of Walshville, Illinois, who passed away on February 22, 2025, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Retha M. Elam to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emery Devall and Gustie Devall (Jackson); her husband Ralph Elam; and her son Kerry Elam. She is survived by: her children, Catherine E. Titsworth (Alan) of Chatham, IL, Nora Fenton of Salem, MO and Rudy G. Elam (Susan) of Mt. Olive, IL; and her siblings, Carl Devall of Kappa, IL, Edward Devall (Kay) of Red Bud, IL, Mary Mabeth Grotts of Scottsbluff, NE and Faye McEachern (Bill) of Fort Collins, CO. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Walshville Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Walshville Baptist Church or Greenhill Cemetery.
