Elouise Alewine Donald

Elouise Alewine Donald, age 84, of Lavonia, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital.

Born on October 25, 1941, in Franklin County, Elouise was the daughter of the late John Willie Alewine and Annie Lee Harris Alewine. She worked for many years in customer service, however her most treasured job was as homemaker for her daughters and grandchildren. She loved to travel; she especially held fond memories of visiting Hawaii. Elouise was a member of Shoal Creek Baptist Church.

Elouise is survived by her daughters, Lisa Wight and Lynn Walters (Tony); her grandchildren, Jonathan Wight, Josh Walters, and Jamie Wight; her great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Braydon, Jaelyn, Marrissa, Kaylee, Knox, and Malakai; her brother, Kenneth Alewine; her sister, Johnnie Sue Faulkner; and several special nieces and nephews.

Elouise was preceded in death by her husband Ralton Donald; granddaughter, Jennifer Wight; her brothers, William Ray, Guy, Roy, and Herman Alewine, and her sisters, Carolyn Hinson and Rebecca Ryan.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the funeral home chapel. Following the service, Elouise will be laid to rest at Franklin Memorial Gardens – North. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 12:30 PM until the service.

Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guest register please visit stricklandfh.com.