LOVED ONE | Dora Lavon McElhaney
DATES | December 11, 1947 – December 28, 2011
CEMETERY | Sunset Hill Cemetery, Valdosta, GA
LOCATION IN CEMETERY | Laurel Ave., to the west fence, turn right to work shed, turn right, and the grave is behind F208 sign..
FUNERAL HOME | Godfrey Funeral Home, 636 River Street, Valdosta, GA 31601 – t: 229.242.9500
Dora Lavon McElhaney was born to the proud parents, Pink C. McElhaney and the late Oscie E. McElhaney on December 11, 1947 in Irwin County, GA.
In His infinite wisdom, God our Father, who doeth all things well and maketh all things work together for the good of those who love Him, called Dora Lavon McElhaney from her labor on December 28, 2011.
Dora received her early education in the Irwin Co. public school system and graduated from Blanche Ely High School (Class of 1965) in Pompano Beach, FL.
Dora had a strong work ethic and a readiness to venture. She worked and modeled at Habor Dress Shop in Pompano Beach. She even traveled the country selling magazines. Later she moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL and was employed with Carvel Ice Cream. Her entrepreneurial skills heightened when she co-founded Carousel Ice Cream and Cakes by Dora. She later added some of the best soul food and BBQ ribs; winning numerous awards and trophies. When her health begin to fail, she relocated to Valdosta.
She had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. She had many friends and would give freely even if it was her last. Though she birthed no children of her own, she was a “mother” to many.
In addition to her loving mother, she was preceded in death by a beloved brother: Jimmie Ceola McElhaney.
Dora leaves to cherish her memories, her loving father: Pink C. McElhaney of Riveria Beach, FL; brothers: Johnnie (Cleretha) McElhaney and Pink E. McElaney of Pompano Beach, FL; Jacob B. McElhaney of Saginaw,MI, Walter James (Delores) McElhaney of Valdosta, GA, Nathaniel Black of West Palm Beach, FL; Alton Singleton and Aaron McElhaney of Riveria Beach Fl; sisters: Betty Jean (Samuel) Anderson and Delores McElhaney of Valdosta, GA, Felecia Ann McElhaney and Tawanna McElhaney of Riveria Beach, FL; aunts: Gladys McElhaney, Evelyn Joyner, Doris Tosten and Mildred (Arthur) Grimmage; uncles: Alphonso Graham, James (Arabell) Exum, Jimmie Lee Moss and James (Mary) Monroe: special cousin: Sonya Cohen and her two lil angels, Rashard Spann and Lamaryah Slaughter; special nephew: Samuel L. Anderson II; god-children: Renada Spann-Slaughter, Angela Brown and Jimmy “James” Pressley; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.