Elaine Charlotte Priest (nee Booth)

Elaine Charlotte Priest (nee Booth)

Passed away surrounded by her loving family at

Latrobe Regional Health Traralgon on

11 July 2025, aged 97 years.

Eldest daughter of the late Charles and Alice Booth.

Dearly loved wife for 65 years to Patrick (dec. 2015).

Devoted and fabulous mum to Julia, Russell, Dianne, Jennilyn and Tania.

Adored mum to Julia and Paul Butler. Grandma to Matthew and Katrina, Cameron and Natalie, Stacey and Brayden and great grandma to Max, Angus, Rielee, Emily, Cody, Belle and Willow. Mum you haven’t gone away, you walk beside us every day.

A great mum and friend to Russell and Pam Priest. Grandma to Melissa and Josh, Rick and Rachel and great grandma to Charlotte and Max. The greatest gift so precious and rare is the love a mother has to share.

Gorgeous mum to Dianne and Barry Whitehead. Grandma to Peita and Matthew, Quinton and Monika, Ashlee and Christopher and great grandma to Mackenzie, Tate, Lex, Zali, Harriet and Patrick. Family was everything to her and she was everything to us.

Loved mum and gardening companion to Jennilyn and Adrian Mann. Grandma to Taryn and Ethan, Jayden and Kara and great grandma to Poppy, Orson, Gene and Beau. A true believer until the end.

Beautiful mum to Tania and Kim Hanisch. Grandma to Shayna and Aaron, Tegan and Peter and great grandma to Aaliyah, Alexis and Oliver. We will always love you forever and a day. Thank you for being my mum.

God has her in His keeping

We have her in our hearts

In the words of her late husband Pat “Bye bye beautiful”

Funeral Notice

The funeral service to celebrate the life of Elaine

will be held on Wednesday 23 July 2025

at the Swan Hill Uniting Church, Beveridge Street,

commencing at 1.00pm.

Elaine will be laid to rest at the Swan Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers a donation to Diabetes Victoria

(https://www.diabetesvic.org.au/) would be appreciated.

Those wishing to view the webcast of Elaine's service

please click on the link below.

View the webcast

Tributes

So sorry to read of Mrs Priests death. Such a lovely gentle lady and a wonderful contributor to the Swan Hill community in so many ways. Sending love to all her family.

Chris Blore

Dear Family, I so loved meeting Elaine in Dalkeith Village and learning about her long and productive life. A real inspiration to me spending time laughing and learning from her. I miss you Elaine. The service was a fabulous tribute to Elaine. Beautiful eulogies and photos. Thank you for the privilege.

Ann Hibbert

My thoughts are with you all at this time fond memories of both Elaine and Pat xmeredith

Meredith

Rest in Peace Elaine. You lived a wonderful life and created a beautiful family. You will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Condolences to all the family.

Hilary and Mark Allen

Our sympathy to the family on the loss of Mrs Priest. She will be sadly missed. Julie and Rob Whateley

Julie Whateley

Sincere condolences to the Priest families Carol Hogg (Sheila Hobbs daughter)

Carol Hogg

Sending love to a loving family. Hope that your many happy memories of your mother as a mother and a great contributor to her community provide you with peace and comfort XO

Ann-Louise Crowe

Great memories and neighbour from the Dunstone street days. Our thoughts are with the family Jo McLennan & extended family

Joanne McLennan

To all Elaine's familyi will be thinking of you all as you celebrate the wonderful life of Elaine on Wednesday Love Jeannie(from 15 Currie st-also 97)

Jeannie Finlayson

To Elaine’s family. My long time friend at peace. I will miss our phone calls, letters and cards. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Nell Flight. Alcheringa.

Janis Miller (Nell Flight) daughter.

Our sincere condolences to Elaine’s family for your sad loss. Maria always loved her visits from Elaine & Pat.

David and Pina Rosaia

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