Elaine Edith Daye-Jackson

ELAINE or MS. ELAINE, as many called her, was born the first set of twins of nine children to the late James Johnson and the late Mary Maria Johnson. Elaine made her entrance into this world on September 27, 1938, in Baltimore, Maryland and after a lengthy health battle, Elaine stepped into eternity on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. At a young age, Elaine was separated from her siblings and had to endure abandonment issues. Elaine was later adopted by Charles and Lula Exum and through that adoption an additional family was gained. Elaine received her education through Baltimore City Public School System. Elaine graduated from Douglass High School in 1956. During high school, Elaine met her high school sweetheart, Edward E. Daye, whom she later married. That union birthed four children: Nathaniel, Keith,Charles, and Sharon. After the death of her youngest son, Charles, Elaine’s marriage ended in a divorce. Elaine struggled with the rearing of her three remaining children but refused to give up. Elaine vowed to herself not to let her hardships affect her kids’ life. Once her children were in school, Elaine obtained employment through Weinberg & Green, LLP. Weinberg & Green, LLP later transitioned to Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, LLP, from which Elaine retired. Elaine’s work ethic continues to echo throughout Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr, LLP, today. Before retirement, Elaine married the late William “JC” Jackson. After retiring, Elaine’s enjoyed spending time with her the love of her life, Londyn. When you saw one, you saw the other. Elaine made sure that Londyn understood the importance of the respect of others and education. Through Elaine’s teachings, tutelage, and guidance, Londyn was an honor student in kindergarten; and has maintained that standard since. After observing a change in her son, Keith’s life, Elaine learned that something was missing in her life. Elaine soon rededicated her life to Christ under the leadership of the late Dr. Harold A. Carter, Sr. at New Shiloh Baptist Church. Elaine believed that the first seat, in the fourth row of the center pews belonged to her and “nobody better not be sitting in her spot” when she got to church. Through Elaine’s Christian growth and maturity, God’s grace and mercy could easily be seen. Elaine maintained her discipleship with New Shiloh Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Harold A. Carter, Jr. until her health challenges became overwhelming. Elaine loved her biological family, her adopted family, her occupational family, and her church family. Elaine loved to show her love to her families through her cooking. Elaine loved pampering herself with red fingernail polish and a fresh haircut. God did not give Elaine a spirit of fear or intimidation, but instead He gave her a spirit of power,of (tough) love, and of sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, (2) sons Nathaniel Daye, Sr. & Charles Daye, (2) sisters Delores Jones & Mary-Georgina Simmons; and (1) brother Joseph Slowe. Elaine leaves to cherish her son, Rev. Keith Daye; her precious daughter, Sharon D. Daye; (5) grands, Devin K. Daye, LaTasha Daye, Nathaniel Daye, Jr., Marquies Daye, and Candice Daye; ((4) great-grands, Demi D. Daye, Londyn C. Daye, Journi Williams, and Calvin Williams, Jr.; (2) brothers, James Johnson (Evelyn), Gerard Slowe; (2) sisters: Rosemary Jackson-Baird (Steve), Mary-Francis Adams (Glen); (1) step-sister, Doris Tarvis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Elaine also shared a special bond for Valerie B. Stamper.

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Elaine Edith Daye-Jackson

September 27, 1938 - August 31, 2022