Obituary of Elaine Gumble Covington

Plain Dealing, LA- Mrs. Elaine Kathryn Gumble Covington, age 70, passed away at home, Friday October 10, 2008 after a lengthy illness. She was born May 5, 1938 in Holly, PA, to Mary and Bernard Gumble. Mrs. Covington was a longtime resident of Plain Dealing. She loved being outside working in her garden, she also enjoyed writing poetry. But most of all she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Covington was preceded in death by her parents. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 50 years; James Covington, Sr., three sons; James Covington, Jr., Joseph Covington, and Christopher Covington all of Plain Dealing, LA, one daughter Mary Kay Covington of Minden, LA, two granddaughters; Felicia Ann Childress and husband James Reese, and Michelle Covington Wood and husband Wilson Ron Wood Jr., three great-grandchildren; Amber Grace and Aiden Wilson Wood, and Karizma Elaine Childress, two brother-in-laws; Rupert Covington and wife Renate of Springhill, LA, Michael Covington and wife Brenda of Plain Dealing, LA, two sister in laws; Claudia Finley of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, and Barbara Covington of Mary Ester, FL, and a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Deere, Louisiana Home Care, and Southern Care Hospice, for all their loving care. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Salem Baptist Church, 19620 Hwy 157 Redland, Plain Dealing, LA 71064, or the charity of the donors choice. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.