Elaine (McClanahan) Davis Eigenmann Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elaine (McClanahan) Davis Eigenmann, age 68, of Marion, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at 4:42 p.m., on Sunday, December 25, 2011, at home. She was born on Monday, June 7, 1943, in Marion the daughter of Wayne Allen and Juanita (Roberts) McClanahan. Elaine was first married to Jerry L. Davis on Sept 28, 1959, in Paducah, KY and to this union they were blessed with four children; Glenn Allen, Laurie, Debbie, and Danny. She later was united in marriage to Philip A. Eigenmann on September 11, 1993, in Marion, IL and together they shared 13 years of marriage until his death on May 25, 2007. Her working career for many years was as an office manager for Southern Illinois Builders Association until her retirement. After her retirement she decided to open her own business, Double E Advertising Company. Her church membership was with Community of Faith of Marion. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, working in her flowers, feeding and watching the birds, especially hummingbirds, and writing. She was known for writing special poems for her family on their birthdays. She loved her family very much always taking interest in their many different activities. She enjoyed the many times they would all gather together. Now the many memories that were created will be cherished by all those she now leaves behind. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Laurie and Rick Chapman and Debbie and Philip Abbott all of Marion; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Julie Davis of Marion; eight grandchildren, Joshua Chapman of Florissant, MO, Caleb Chapman and wife, Alicia of Marion, Daniel Chapman, serving in the United States Air Force and currently stationed in Germany and his wife, Emily, Jacob Abbott, Steven Abbott and his wife, Megan, Luke Abbott, Julian Davis and Chancellor Davis all of Marion; two great granddaughters, Brylee and Kylee Chapman both of Marion; brother-in-law Kenneth Davis of Garland, Texas, two sisters-in-law, Linda Rice and husband, Junior of Centralia, IL and Lois Propes and husband, Roger of Marion; other extended family, Philip Eigenmann his wife, Melissa and children Philip and Emily of Frisco, TX, Lynne Eigenmann of Huntsville, AL and daughter Melissa Roberts Precise of Birmingham, AL and Sara Taylor and her husband, Tom of Indianapolis, IN and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands; son, Glenn Allen Davis, who passed away in infancy and her sister, Velita Davie. Arrangements for Elaine Eigenmann were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, of Marion, IL. The time of visitation for the family and friends was between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2011, at the funeral home. During the visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute featuring special people, places and events of Elaine’s life was presented to the family and friends. Following the time of visitation the funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dave Maragni presiding. The prelude and postlude musical selections were recorded piano selections. The service began with Bagpiper Paul Thompson piping the selection “Danny Boy” by the casket. Special vocal selections presented during the service were “I Will Rise” and “Go Rest High on That Mountain” both by Matt Throgmorton with recorded accompaniment. Interment followed next to her husband, Philip in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion, IL. Active pallbearers were Joshua Chapman, Caleb Chapman, Daniel Chapman, Jacob Abbott, Steven Abbott and Luke Abbott. Honorary pallbearers were Julian Davis and Chancellor Davis. At the cemetery Bagpiper Paul Thompson piped the casket to the grave. He also piped the selection “Amazing Grace” at the graveside. After the committal service at the cemetery the family and friends gathered at the Elks Club of Marion, for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to either “The Arthritis Foundation” or “Hospice of Southern Illinois”. Envelopes were available at the funeral home or were mailed in care of the Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. For additional information please call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.

Elaine (McClanahan) Davis Eigenmann

June 7, 1943 - December 25, 2011