Elaine Kneece

With a heart full of compassion and a personality that could light up a room, Elaine Kneece danced her way into the hearts of everyone who knew her. Elaine, known affectionately as "Granny", "Mom", and "Best Bud", was born on the 18th of September, 1946, in Jacksonville, FL. She grew up in Aiken, SC. As a single mom Elaine worked very hard to provide for herself and her daughter whom she loved more than life itself. She held numerous jobs over the years. She worked as a telephone operator, flower shop employee, sold cemetery plots, was a Fire Equipment Operator at the Savannah River Site, and eventually became a small business owner who ran a shuttle and courier service in Florence, SC. Elaine was even recognized with the Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce Courteous Service Award.

Elaine's love for her family and the Georgia Bulldogs knew no bounds. She was a master at laughing, singing "off key", and dancing - all of which she did often. Her hobbies also included watching her beloved Bulldogs, collecting Elvis memorabilia, and enjoying the melodies of ABBA's Mama Mia, Celine Dion, Cher, Elvis and Mariah Carey to name a few. Elaine's loving nature extended to the staff at Dahlonega Assisted Living, whom she cherished dearly and they in turn cared for her deeply and showered her with love.

Elaine attended St. Luke the Evangelist Church in Dahlonega GA. Elaine is survived by her daughter Charlene(John) Leyba of Dahlonega, GA along with eight grandchildren that she loved to tell everyone God blessed her with. John David, Joshua, Claire Elaine, Anna(Zach) Edwards, Joseph, Jude, Seraphia and Charlie. She also has two great-grandsons, Caiden and Cal Edwards. Sisters Anita Hudnell, Norma(Mona) Melcolm, Louise(Wayne)West, as well as many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews and even some great great nieces and great great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ruth Melcolm.

A Mass will be held on Thursday, 28th December 2023 at 1:00pm EST at St. Luke Catholic Church in Dahlonega, GA. A gathering of friends and family will follow at Dahlonega Funeral Home at 3:00pm EST, with a Celebration of Life Tribute to Elaine beginning at 4:00pm EST. A Graveside Service will be held the following day, Friday, 29th December 2023, at 2:00pm EST at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Aiken, SC.

Please join us in celebrating the life of our funny and loving Elaine. We encourage you to share your favorite memories and upload photos of Elaine to her memorial page so that her light continues to shine in all our hearts.