Elaine F. McGraw

Born February 8, 1931 in Warren, to the late Earl and Sarah Rudolph Johnson, Elaine was raised by her foster parents Raymond and Mabel McManus. She worked as a nurses aid at the Warren State Hospital for 24 years, retiring in 1990. After her retirement, she continued at the state hospital as a volunteer. She was a member of the Watson Grange and the Friends of the Rouse. In her free time, Elaine loved camping at Red Oak camp ground, taking trips to the casino, time with her friends, but most importantly she loved spending time with her family. She was a mother and grandmother to everyone, and was sharp and witty to the end. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Surviving Elaine are her children Betty Bunce of Youngsville, Sharon Swartz of Florida, Arthur McGraw of Youngsville, Alan (Eva) McGraw of Russell, Julie McGraw of Youngsville; sisters Margaret Lewis of Sheffield, Helen Williams of Tidioute, Freeda Carr of Tidioute; brothers Donald Johnson of Cherry Grove, Frank “Bill’ Johnson of Youngsville, Curtis Johnson of Titusville; 16 grand children; 26 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and foster parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Curtis McGraw in August 2006; a son Frank McGraw; brothers Charles Johnson, Harold Johnson, James Johnson, and Larry Johnson; sisters Edna Mae Sheckler, Frances Davis, and Esther Hannah.

Friends will be received on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, from 4-7pm at the Nelson Funeral Home, 314 North Main St. Youngsville, and from 12-1pm Sunday, at which time a funeral service will be held with Pastor Jim Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Youngsville Cemetery.

Condolences may be made to the family at nelsonfuneralhome.net; and memorial donations may be made to the Friends of the Rouse, 701 Rouse Ave. Youngsville, PA. 16371.

The Nelson Funeral Home and Cremation Services have been entrusted with all arrangements.