Elaine Joyce Lloyd Tilkins of Port Orange, Florida passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on January 5, 2024. She was 81 years old.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, John Earl Tilkins on September 14, 2021. She was also predeceased by her loving daughter, Kathryn (Tilkins) Darling on March 6, 1987.

Elaine was born on September 13, 1942, to the late Beatrice Helena (Baker) Lloyd and William Henry Lloyd in Syracuse, New York. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her loving children, Julie (Tilkins) & Phillip Golden of Port Orange, Florida. Jeanne (Tilkins) & Tracy Pierce of Liverpool, NY. Jackie (Tilkins) & William Smith of Liverpool, NY. Jennifer (Tilkins) & Robert Wells of Central Square, NY. Sarah (Darling) & Nick Vitale of Palm Coast, FL. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren as well as a large extended family with several nieces and nephews.

Elaine loved spending time with her family, watching Shark Tank, telling stories, playing Yahtzee, doing word searches, and reading Nicholas Spark books. She loved eating her cream puffs every morning with a cup of coffee. She loved spending time with her dog, Molly. She was precious cargo to all those around her.

She Will Be Greatly Missed and Forever in Our Hearts!

As per Elaine's wishes there will be no calling hours and burial will be in Richland, New York in her hometown in the spring of 2024.