Elaine Marie Pinckney, 67, of Apopka, Florida passed away peacefully on March 19, 2016. Elaine Pinckney was born in Buffalo, New York on September 3, 1948. She moved with her family to Longwood, Florida in 1986, where she and her husband, Jim, opened Optical Eyeland in Apopka, Florida. She was the bookkeeper for this family business for many years. Elaine was an active member in the Apopka Community. She worked as a book keeper for the Apopka Family Learning Center for many years and enjoyed her years of traveling the country with the Central Florida Roadrunners Motorhome Club and traveling the world with her husband, Jim. Elaine’s main focus in life was being a mother and grandmother. She always brought laughter and a smile to everyone’s face when she entered the room. She is preceded in death by her father Richard (Dick) Lankes and her mother Genevieve (Dottie) Lankes; she is survived by her husband, Jim Pinckney, and brother Paul Lankes; children Julie Bayly (James), Karen Conley, Brian Pinckney (Morgan); grandchildren Madison Conley, Ryan Conley, Katie Bayly, Lilly Pinckney, and Mia Pinckney. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 9 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Apopka, Florida. A Celebration of Life brunch to follow in the social hall. St. Francis of Assisi Church 834 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center, 1506 Lake Highland Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, in Elaine’s name.
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3329 E. Semoran Blvd. Apopka 32703
2016-04-02
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darlene hobek says
Darlene Hobek says
Yes, Elaine’s laughter and sense of humor will be so missed by all of us as we shared many years of wonderful friendship, but God will be enjoying her laughter now. Thanks for the great memories, Elaine. Love and miss you, Darlene
The Soistman Family says
Expression of Sympathy says
A PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was ordered on March 22, 2016
Clarke and Meredith Cordes says
Clarke and Meredith Cordes says
A beautiful woman that may be out of sight, but NEVER from our hearts and minds. Jim and family, may God grant you the peace that can only come from Him.
Teri and Doug Unis says
Our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. May God comfort you in your sorrow and may He bring to mind many beautiful memories.
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Mary Ann Sullivan says
I bowled with Elaine for many years and always enjoyed her competitive spirit and sunny disposition. Her sense of humor and kindness will be remembered by so many. God has welcomed her with open arms. My prayers to all of you who have suffered such a great loss.
Expression of Sympathy says
A SENTIMENTAL THOUGHTS was sent on March 23, 2016
In Remembrance of a loving and gentle sister. Your smile and caring way will be sorely missed.
With Love,
Paul
Melanie Curry says
Dear Family-I was blessed to meet Elaine through her volunteer work at Apopka Family Learning Center. She is such a loving and generous person, whose cheerful smile and joyful chuckle could be felt by those around her. She loved your family very deeply and treasured your time together. There was a twinkle in her eyes, when she spoke of you. My prayer is that God would bring healing and comfort to you and that you would recall beautiful memories of her, when you need them the most. May you find peace in knowing that she lives on with our Heavenly Father and that her love for each of you is without end.
Nanette and Terry says
Knowing Elaine since the early 70’s as a member of “The Old Card Group’ in Endicott, she was always the life of the party with her contagious laughter and practical jokes. We will forever miss her and know that God has welcomed her into his fold. Our prayers to Jim, his family, and friends who loved and supported Elaine throughout the duration of this terrible disease. May all her loving memories give you joy and strength forever.
Ken & Jan Depies says
Ken & Jan Depies says
Our Deepest Sympathy to Jim & the family. I know the Lord will get you all through this. We will miss her beautiful smile.
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Dennis and Betty Johnson says
Elaine definitely will be remember for her gift of laughter and sharing her sense of humor with us. She could put a smile on our faces whenever we were fortunate enough to be in her presence. We feel blessed to be called her friends for over 40 plus years. Sadly she leaves her loving family and friends but now she is at PEACE sharing her laughter with her heavenly family. Jim, Julie, Karen and Brian and families cherish the beautiful memories you have of your wife, mother and grandmother as they will sustain you through this very sad time in your lives, She will be greatly missed.
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Dave and Lynn Sebring says
Jim and Family, what a joy Elaine brought to all who knew her. Her twinkling eyes, her amazing laugh, and her gentle spirit will always be remembered by those who knew and loved her. May you find comfort knowing that she now at peace with her heavenly Father, and may all your wonderful memories of her live in your hearts forever.
James and Gale Watson says
It was a great pleasure in knowing Elaine.
Gale and I only known Elainefor a few short years, she made it seem like a lot more. Gale and I enjoyed camping with Jim and Elaine few times we got to go because of my health. She was a bright cheerful wonderful lady and we are really really going to miss her deeply. She always had a smile on her face and a great sparkle in her eyes. Elaine we really going to miss you. Thanks for the pleasure and honor of being called your friend . God Bless you an your family
Love Gail and Jim Watson.
Jack and Dot Kenney says
Jack and Dot Kenney says
We are so saddened by Elaine’s passing. She was the best of friends. We will miss her loving smile so much. She had the greatest sense of humor and we laughed so hard over the last 30 years. Our heart has a huge void without Elaine’s presence, but God now has her in his hands where she truly belongs. Our love goes out to Jim and their entire family. She has left a wonderful legacy ,,, her family … who will carry her spirit forward.
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The Sims Family says
Our deepest sympathy to Jim, Julie, Karen, Brian and their families. We know the Lord will give you the strength to survive this terrible loss. We will miss Elaine’s beautiful smile, kindness, and compassion and pray that she may rest in peace.
Ron and Karen Sartele says