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Elaine Forsythe Obituary

Elaine D. Forsythe
Carrollton, TX - Elaine Forsythe, 85, of Carrollton, TX, died peacefully on March 30, 2023, following a valiant battle with dementia and metastatic breast cancer.
Elaine was born on May 23, 1937, to French and Eleaner Danley in Youngstown, OH. After graduating from Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, IL in 1955, she went on to study home economics at the University of Illinois and graduated with a BS in home economics retailing in 1959.
Elaine met Bill during her freshman year at the University of Illinois and married after graduation on June 20, 1959. Bill and Elaine had three sons, Jeffrey, Gregory, and Steven.
Elaine and Bill moved several times during his career. Elaine made many friends in each of the places they called home. She loved socializing and keeping in touch with friends near and far over the years.
Elaine was very active in her church and social groups. She was Deacon at Aiken First Presbyterian Church and belonged to multiple bridge groups and 9-hole golf leagues. She especially enjoyed interacting with her sisters in PEO, chapter AI.
Elaine is predeceased by her son, Gregory, and her parents, French and Eleanor. She is survived by her husband, Bill; her sister, Barbara (Robin); her brother, Robert (Susan); her sons, Jeffrey (Kathi), and Steven (Katie); and her grandchildren, Taylor (Mike), Gregory, Whitney, and Elizabeth.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Naperville, IL followed by interment at Naperville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greg Forsythe Memorial Scholarship at Southern Illinois University (c/o SIU Foundation, Colyer Hall, Mail Code 6805, Carbondale, IL 62901) or the charity of your choice.

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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star from Apr. 16 to Apr. 19, 2023.

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Michael Ryan

August 23, 2023

Forsythes,

August 23rd will always be a somber day for me. When doing some research on Gregory, I came across the passing of dearest Elaine. I know it has been several months, but I wanted to pass my deepest sympathies to your entire family. Elaine meant so much to me in my youth and was unbelievable pleased that we kept in touch after the move from Wisconsin to Illinois. But nothing was better when keeping touch after Gregory's passing. She was one of the first people I called after my wife gave birth to our first son, Gregory Robert. We shared many laughs and tears that day. It was nearly 16 years ago but remember it as if it were yesterday. My heart is very heavy today, this being the date Gregory passed and now finding out your mom has joined him. I know they are having a good time together. Much love to the entire Forsythe clan. God bless all of you. Attached is a photo of my Gregory's 8th grade graduation.

John and Laurie McGroarty

April 18, 2023

We´re very sorry for your family´s loss and our prayers are with you.
John and Laurie McGroarty. (ISBT)

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