Elaine was born to John and Evelyn Stewart in Rockdale, TX. She had 4 siblings, including a twin sister. She grew up in Rockdale and married Bill Davenport of Milano. They had 3 daughters, Tammy, Lisa, and Kristie. In 1985 Elaine moved to Santa Rosa, California where she met and married Paul Rose and became a loving stepmother to Paul’s 4 children, Dena, Troy, Tim, and Danielle. Together they started Rose’s Landscaping where she practiced her love of gardening. After running the successful landscaping company for many years, she started working for Safeway in the bakery department. In 2012 Elaine moved back to Texas to be with her girls and grandchildren.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Stewart; her younger sister, Margaret; and her beautiful grandson, Joey.
Elaine is survived by her twin sister, Eileen Stewart of North Carolina; 2 brothers, John Stewart of Port Lavaca, TX, and Gary Stewart of Lake Jackson, TX; children, Tammy Davenport of Rockdale, Lisa Davenport of Waco, Kristie Plante of McGregor, Danielle Nelson of Santa Rosa, CA, Timothy Rose of Pheonix, AZ, Troy Rose of Redding, CA and Dena Rose Lazoya of Redding, CA; 14 grandchildren, Jaden Redfield, Justan Davenport, Shay Davenport, Briana Davenport, Brittney Sumner, Vanessa Noles, Noelle Nelson, Kaiden Nelson, Kaya Rose, Ashley Rose, and Shane, Marissa, Eddie, and Hannah Lazoya; 7 great grandchildren, Connor, Luna, Samual, Emma, Lydia, Aubrey, and Emerson.
Elaine passed away at Providence Hospital on the morning of Sunday, October 6, 2024, in Waco, TX. She was surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren holding her hand. Elaine, better known to everyone as Nannie, was so loved. She was the sweetest, gentlest soul and loves her Lord Jesus! She was a loving mother and an even more loving grandmother to her grandchildren. She loved to spoil them and always showed up with some sort of sweets or gifts that she would secretly slide over to them. Nannie is going to be so missed by everyone but more importantly, she will be remembered by many. Happy Heavenly Birthday sweet girl! We love you dearly
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I love you Mom! I miss you so much. Rest well beautiful
Love Lisa
So sorry to hear of your loss. So many memories of your Mom and her family. I am Ray and Gertrude’ s daughter. Do you remember visiting with my grandparents Jim Bo and Artie Whited? I now go to church with your Dad. My prayers will be with you at this time.
My world changed for the better when you married my dad. I not only gained a gracious and loving mom but sisters too. You were my rock when I became a mother and throughout my youth and adulthood you instilled in me values that I pass into my children. We laughed often and I will cherish our memories. I know you are at peace and shining a light down. You are missed, and I love you. 🕊️
All my love,
Danielle