Elaine H. Heffernan, 88, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Monday, April 10, 2023 at HCA Fawcett Memorial Hospital in Port Charlotte.
Elaine was born to Albert and Hilda Vanik on January 17, 1935 in Baltimore, MD and lived in Port Charlotte since 1988 from Maryland. Elaine is known for her gardening and gifting people with food and plants. She was a feisty and stubborn gal but caring and loving as well. She regularly made homemade cookies and gave them to the sanitation men to brighten their day. She always said her daily prayers and prayed for everyone she knew. Elaine will be remembered by all who loved and knew her.
Survivors include her daughter, Jody (John) Luttrell; her grandson, Jack (Kate Lory) Luttrell; her niece, Terry (John) D’Alessandro; her nephew, Jay (Kim) Shifflett and her dearest friends, Kim and Rick Kelley.
A graveside service will be held 11:00AM, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Sarasota National Cemetery in Sarasota, Florida.
Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.