Elaine Loyd

Died

LOYD, Elaine Elaine Northrup Loyd died February 24, 2020 at home with her children by her side. She was born September 24, 1923. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School and SMU. She was member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. On July 22, 1944, she married William Clark Loyd to whom she was married for 58 years. They raised their four children in the Lakewood area of Dallas. Elaine enjoyed a large circle of friends and was known for her kindness, generosity, and fun spirit. She was a member of the Dallas Woman's Club, the Marianne Scruggs Garden Club, the Junior League of Dallas, the DAR, the Lyceum Club, and the Mary K. Craig Class. She especially cherished her membership in the Avalon Sewing Club, her bridge club, and supper club. She is survived by her four children: William Clark Loyd, Jr. and wife, Sharon, Stephen Northrup Loyd and wife, Jan, Sara Margaret Shaw, Matthew Craig Shaw, and Melissa Elaine Loyd and husband, John. Her grandchildren that have many loving memories of "Grandmother" and "Bee Bee" include Chase Loyd and wife Amanda, Taylor Loyd and girlfriend April, Emily Slaughter and husband Richard, Merritt Lamm and husband Brett, Bennett Shaw and wife Whitney, and Johnny, Andrew, and Claire Barquin. Her great grandchildren include Owen, Maggie, Evander, and Emerson. We will all miss our annual "cruises" to the Hill Country with her. She spent the last ten years at The Terrace House Apartments where she was adored by her neighbors. We are indebted to the Terrace House staff and her caregiver, Theresa Williams, for meeting many of her needs. There will be a memorial service held on Friday, February 24, 2020 at 10 am at Cox Chapel Highland Park United Methodist Church, 3300 Mockingbird Ln. 75205. If you choose, the family suggests donations be made to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn St. 75219, or the .

Source: Dallas Morning News

Published on: 26-02-2020