Obituary: Cleveland, Eula Elaine

Age 91

Wed., Feb. 17, 2016

CLEVELAND, Eula Elaine
(Age 91)

Passed away February 2nd, 2016.

She was born June 30, 1924 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to Seth and Hattie Davis.
She is survived by three sisters: Hattie Barnes of Seattle, WA, Marion Bingham of Las Vegas, NV, and Catherine Davis of Chicago, IL; her daughter Pauline Fletcher; and her son Melvin Smith.

She is also survived by her grandson and granddaughter and five greatgrandchildren.
She had a strong Christian belief and was an active member of the church instrumental.

She donated much of her time to helping the elderly and the sick.

Her generosity and warm heart to others as well as an ear to listen to will be missed dearly.

Thank you to each and every one of you for your outpouring of condolences and prayers.

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