Elaine O. Jolliff, a longtime resident of Bethany, passed away peacefully, November 1, 2019 in Oklahoma City. She was born the 2nd day of May in 1922 to Hershel and Lula Mae (Maloney) Odom in Amber, OK. She grew up on a farm outside of Amber and was a graduate of Amber Public Schools in 1940. Elaine worked at the Oklahoma State Capitol as a clerk where she met her soon to be husband, Raymond Carl "Jolly" Jolliff. They were married December 16, 1942. Elaine became a homemaker with the birth of their son, Frederick Ray Jollilff in 1945. She was also a hairdresser for several years in her home. Elaine was an avid Bridge card player and enjoyed traveling. She was active in the Order of the Eastern Star, and a longtime member of Council Road Baptist Church. In her later years, Elaine loved visits with her family and friends, especially with her great-grandsons. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Raymond Carl Jolliff; her parents, Hershel and Lula Odom; brother, Harry Keith Odom; and sister, Ruby Nell (Odom) Daniels. She lost her one and only child, Frederick Jolliff in 2017. Survivors include her sister, Rose Lee of Elk City; daughter-in-law, Lavonna Jolliff of Bethany; granddaughters, Emily and husband Tim Acton of Yukon and Erica and husband Dan Blystone of Yukon; and great-grandsons, Luke and Jared Blystone. Survivors also include several beloved cousins and nephews. The family would like to thank her many friends at Southern Plaza where she resided, and especially Kathy Bowen and Mindy Douglas for their devoted and loving care over the last year. Viewing will be November 6 & 7 at Mercer-Adams, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 8 at Mercer-Adams Funeral Home, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany. Funeral Service Mercer-Adams Chapel Friday, November 08, 2019 11:00 AM 3925 N. Asbury Bethany, OK 73008 Viewing Wednesday 9am-9pm and Thursday 8am-9pm at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service.