GENE ELIJAH

Sunrise: On a beautiful autumn day, November 24, 1935, Gene Autry Elijah was born to the late Charlie Watson and Lucille Woodard in Garland, Arkansas.

Mid-day: Gene joined in holy matrimony to Frankie Elijah, Sr. in 1985 and was a devoted wife until her sunset. She united with the Macedonia Baptist Church where she served on the Hospitality Committee until her health failed.

Nightfall: In her spare time, Gene loved to bowl, travel and enjoyed finding the best bargains. She also loved spending time with family and friends playing card games; her great-grandchildren were the highlight of her life.

Sunset: On Sunday, May 15, 2022, Gene answered her last call to be with her Lord and Savior. She leaves behind: her husband, Frankie Elijah, Sr.; one brother, Lee Darnell (Linda) Watson of California; four sons, John Ray of California, Frankie (Debra) Elijah, Jr., Larry (Carmen) Elijah, and Reginald (Shelia) Elijah, Sr.; four daughters, Debra Ray, Cynthia Greer (Tyrone Lee) and Tiney (Gregory) Chatmon of California and Robinea Elijah; and one son-in-law, Erwain Brewer of California. She also leaves behind a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a host of friends and family including special friends Ruby Grigsby and Bobbie Keel Taylor.

She was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Yvonne Brewer, and brother, Ceola Watson.

Visitation for Mrs. Elijah will be Tuesday from 5 - 7 PM at Haynes Mortuary. Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the Macedonia Baptist Church. Online registration is available at www. haynesmortuary.com.