Elayne Fincannon nee Montgomery was born November 9, 1942 in Fort Worth Texas to Gwendolyn and Woodrow Montgomery. Elayne grew up in the Texas area and attended North Texas State University majoring in music. While at the university, Elayne met Paul Fincannon and after a whirlwind romance were married in San Antonio Texas in 1962.
Elayne leaves behind her beloved husband Paul Fincannon, children Jeanette (Jim) Davenport; Chrys (Kent) Kramer; Greg Fincannon and Monique Fincannon; Grandchildren Bridget Davenport, Matt Davenport, Rena Kramer and Mason Kramer; Sisters Elizabeth Palko and Louise Thompsons. She is preceded in death by her sisters Jeanette Montgomery, Deanna Montgomery and Shirley VanZant; niece and nephew Charlotte Blair and Jerry Fincannon. She left behind many nieces and nephews: Katie, Kay, Cheryl, Joann, Johnny, Debbie, Pam, Lynn, Jennifer, Jessica, Melody, David and Debra.
Elayne always thought her greatest accomplishment was her family and bragged on them often. Elayne was a talented musician that loved to play the harp and sing. She loved the Lord and devoted many hours to serving at her church.
Elayne touched all of our lives. From her contagious laugh to her generous giving spirit, she will be missed by many.
Laughter and a Texas Twang – provided by Carol Marner
I knew her from church, of course and we became friends, she was so easy to like! Elayne was my real estate agent to buy my first house, then she showed up on moving day to help me move in! She helped me plan my wedding, I was clueless on how to go about it. Elayne was always encouraging and positive with me, a sweet friend. I will never forget her lilting laugh, her Texas twang, and her way with words in telling a funny story. I remember our daughter Megan’s high school graduation party, Elayne entertained everyone within earshot with her funny stories. We had so much fun because of her! Then she and Paul stayed to help clean up, of course. She was one of a kind, an absolute gem! How she will be missed!
VBS and ART – provided by Christian Krabbe
I was working in the kitchen with Elayne for a VBS years ago & we started talking about healing & God working. I had always been so cynical about it but her stories and practical attitude about it really helped heal my heart in that area & I found myself having faith for it. Which has culminated in me finding healing for health issues I’ve had for forever. In great part because of her faith & testimony.
The second is that she would often encourage me in my wild artsy ways & would often tell my husband he was wonderfully gentle & supportive of me & it allowed me to flourish. She was so glad that he was like that & she was right. It always made me feel so seen, especially in a season of life in which I felt unknown & alone.
Wedding Planner – provided by Laura Ribeiro
She was such an amazing woman. I enjoyed her stories and her beautiful attitude. Mostly, I will never forget how she took the pressure off of me for wedding planning. At the time, school was my focus and with the wedding just months away, I had been so overwhelmed that I was not making any progress in planning the wedding. I remember feeling a weight lift off my shoulders when Elayne asked if she could take over the wedding planning. Under her guidance, she planned a wedding that was more beautiful than I could have ever dreamed.
We can all agree that Elayne touched many people with her serving attitude and contagious laugh.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Wed. July 12, 9:30 a.m. Interment J.B. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ the King Church or Vinson Ministry Inc. (VMI). . Visitation Tues. 4-8 p.m.
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So many things to say! I was blessed as a kid to have Elayne as a bonus mom!. She was funny and so easy to get her tickled when she got frustrated or mad at us kids. Sh3 would always call out to Paul and say, will you make them stop! Such a fun and gentle spirit. She always welcomed me with open arms and a hug! So many great memories. So sad to see her go but happy she is free in the arms of the Father!
Sending you the strength and courage you need to face the days ahead without her. I pray for peace for you and your family.
Brenda and I were had Paul and Elaine as great friends when our children were young. Elaine was always planning activities and get together s. She was always there if you needed help. Elaine was a Godly and proverbs woman. We will miss her in our in our lives.
When Rita and I think and talk about Elayne, we are always reminded of the “others” in Hebrews 11:36-38. Why? Because the “others” did not have an easy life as one of God’s people. In today’s world, people like Elayne would be one of the “others” of whom this world is not worthy. Elayne was truly a warrior for Christ! She was hit by many negative circumstances but I never heard her complain. Yes, she and Paul would pray for wisdom and guidance but never with doubt!
Elayne, a force to be reckoned with! She was a strong faith filled woman, an amazing mentor and an example of a Godly woman to so many. I will miss her as will so many others. It has been years since I’d seen her but I have so many good memories of her. She held the bar high and was an amazing witness for Jesus! I rejoice for her being in heaven with Jesus! Hugs to all her family❤️
Elayne was a special woman to me she would always talk about how she grew up in an orphanage with multiple mothers. She told me she was going to tell her testimony about her life but never was. She made sure to welcome us and always ready for a hug. She will be missed, praying for the family.
One of the most endearing memories I have of Elayne shows her love of family–extended family. Back in 1999, when my oldest brother died in Kansas City, Elayne and Paul drove across state to spend time with Cheryl and me. I hadn’t been part of the family all that long, and it meant a lot that they came to my brother’s funeral.
I also want to say it was a special funeral in that two ministers who knew Elayne well spoke so well of her. I’ve been to too many funerals where the minister didn’t really know the person being remembered.
Just found out about Elayne’s passing today. Elayne was a dear friend and our real estate agent in finding a home. She cared about others and wanted the best for them.
Paul and family may God comfort your hearts as only He can.
One time when my twin sister was here from Florida, Nancy, was standing outside of our church sanctuary and near the steps going down to the multi-purpose room, Elayne asked Nancy to help her carry some things down stairs, when Nancy said no, I’m not Janet and went into the sanctuary., Elayne thought I was having a bad day, but when she saw the both of us together, she realized that we were twins and ever since then, we would have a big laugh about it. I’m really going to miss her and pray for Paul and the family to be comforted by the Holy Spirit.