Elaine C. Weatherford, 83, formerly of Columbia, IL, died October 26, 2024 in Carriage Crossing Senior Living, Taylorville, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024 in Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be made to Columbia Public Library or First United Methodist Church of Moweaqua, c/o Seitz Funeral Homes, 118 E. Main St., Moweaqua, IL 62550.

Elaine was born on June 23, 1941 in Mayfield, KY, the daughter of Hubert Farris and Mary Loraine (Brooks) Clayton. She married Jerry D. Weatherford on August 11, 1962 in Jackson, TN. He preceded her in death on January 30, 2007.

Elaine retired from Fox C-6 School District in Arnold, MO, where she worked as an early elementary teacher and librarian. After retirement, she continued her work in education as a volunteer in the library at Parkview Elementary School, Columbia, IL. Elaine worked for H&R Block as a tax preparer and later started her own business, Elaine's Tax Service. She was a dedicated member of Kirkwood United Methodist Church. She loved to read, solve puzzles of all kinds, and was an endless learner and teacher. Additionally, she enjoyed cross-stitching and crocheting. Most importantly, Gram cherished her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

Surviving are her son, Gregory (Andrea) Weatherford of Columbia, IL; daughter Laura (Michael) Seitz of Moweaqua, IL; grandchildren: Breck (Amanda) Seitz of Chicago, IL, Paige (Zachary) Ludwig of Moweaqua, IL, Kelsey (Sam) Lange of East Dubuque, IL, and Ryan (Aly York) Weatherford of Columbia, IL; sisters: Mary Douglass of Brentwood, TN and Hope Koebbe of Kirkwood, MO; brothers: Brooks Clayton of Jackson, TN and John (Doris) Clayton of Brentwood, TN; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Clayton of Jackson, TN.

Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Paul Clayton; sister, Martha McLaughlin; brothers-in-law: Paul Douglass, Ronald Koebbe and Bill McLaughlin; and sister-in-law, Linda Clayton.

Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua has been entrusted with the care and service arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left at www.seitzfh.com.