The memorial graveside service for Elaine Marie Hoeltzel, age 51, will be at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, August 23, 2008, at Memorial Park Garden Chapel, with Rev. Kenneth Wade officiating.  Cremation arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory.

             She was born to Allen Eugene and Rita Faye (Cortner) Hayden on September 12, 1956, in Paola, Kansas, and died Sunday, August 17, 2008, at her home in Enid.

             Elaine grew up in Kansas, Missouri, and then moved to Enid where she graduated from Enid High School.  She then attended and graduated from Northern Oklahoma College in Enid.  She worked as a nurse in Enid, Tulsa, and Bentonville, Arkansas.  Elaine returned to Enid in June 2006, and worked for several nursing homes, St. Mary’s Hospital, and Integris Bass Baptist Hospital.  She loved to crochet and sing.

             She is survived by her parents, Gene and Rita Hayden of Enid; two brothers, Jeff A. Hayden and wife Paula of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Mark A. Hayden and wife Debra of Bella Vista, Arkansas; and one sister, Cathy Wright and husband Elmer of Butler, Missouri.

             She was preceded in death by her daughter Laura Dawn in April 16, 2006.

             Memorials may be made to the funeral home.  Condolences may be made online to ab@andersonburris.com.