Emma McElveen Laffitte Obituary
The world bids farewell to Emma McElveen Laffitte (West Columbia, South Carolina), departing on January 23, 2025 at the age of 90. Emma McElveen leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Emma McElveen Laffitte to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dr. Hawkins King Jenkins, Jr. and Ruby Jenerette Jenkins; and her sister Gertrude Gause. She is survived by: her children, William Powers McElveen, Jr. (Tammy), Louis Manigault McElveen (Elizabeth) and Hawkins Jenkins McElveen (Katie); her grandchildren, Mary McElveen Barker (Jake), Charlotte McElveen Willard (Preston), Elizabeth Tennent McElveen, Louis Manigault McElveen, Jr. (Sam), William Earl McElveen (Lauren), Capers Ivison McElveen, Rivers Monroe McElveen and Jeffere Powers McElveen; her great grandchildren, Emma Marie Greenberg, Andrew Morton Greenberg, Jr., Margaret Moseley Barker, Woodrow Preston Willard, Jr. and Josephine Manigault Willard; and also Melissa Huck Kelly.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 31st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit (1 Still Hopes Dr, West Columbia, SC 29169).
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201.
