A celebration of the life of Elaine McDonald Wiltshire will be held at Baskin Baptist Church on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Jimmy Pitson officiating. Interment will follow in New Winnsboro Cemetery under the direction of Gill First National Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the church from 12:00 until the service at 2:00 p.m.
Elaine was born September 4, 1938 in Baskin, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents, S. T. McDonald, Sr. and Mary Lee McDonald, her brothers Charles Edward and William Earl McDonald, and her sister in law Helen Smith.
Blessed with many great memories are her husband of 61 years, James A. Wiltshire as well as her daughter and son in law Judy and Bo Pickering all of Baskin.
Elaine, "Ewaine", as she is affectionately known is loved by her grandson, Robert James Posey and wife Chelsey.
"Ewaine" is also blessed with great grandchildren Ruger Posey, Hayden and Hadley McKenzie, and Cayden and Chance Dove.all of Baskin.
She is loved by her brother and sister in law, S. T. McDonald, Jr. and Janis McDonald. Also, sister in Law and brothers in law Alice and Quinton Mathis and Clark Smith, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Elaines angel has been her close friend, Mickie Jones, who will miss her dearly.
A long time resident of Franklin Parish, Elaine graduated from Baskin High School in 1956 and NLU (Education) in 1964. She was known throughout the area for the relationships she established and the impact she had on the many students she taught in 27 years as an educator. As her memory faded, she didnt know names she just called them "Baskinknights".
Elaine had a heart for service and was an active member of Baskin Baptist Church all of her life serving in may capacities. She was a second grade Sunday School Teacher for 52 years. She was an active supporter of the Gideon's Ministry. She was also an active member through the years in Baskin Womans Club and Delta Kappa Gamma.
Elaine will be missed by her community, Church Friends, Former students and loving family.
Many thanks to the staff of Plantation Manor, Hospice TLC, and Mangham Home Care (Kyla Parks); they all took great care of Elaine during her last days.
Pallbearers are Corey Carter, Jared Donnell, Charles McDonald, Quinton Mathis, Deryle Shipman, Clark Smith, Wayne Williamson and, Brian Wilson; Honorary Pallbearers are the Deacons of Baskin Baptist Church.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.gillfirstnational.com .

Visitation
Baskin Baptist Church
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Baskin, LA
Funeral Service
Baskin Baptist Church
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Baskin, LA
Interment
New Winnsboro Cemetery
Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Winnsboro, LA