Elaine Kay Row, 75, of Washington, IL, passed away at 7:35 am on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

In Washington, IL, she was born on February 19, 1945, to Vernon and Eileen (Ackerman) Smith. She married Ronald L. Row on May 8, 1965, in Washington.

Surviving is her husband, Ronald of Washington; children, Steven Row and Suann Row, both of Washington; granddaughter, Sara E. Cornwell; and brothers, Vernon Smith and Lonnie (Janice) Smith, both of Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Lennell Row, one sister Janet Wind and one sister-in-law Verna Smith.

Elaine was a clerk for Don's Pharmacy in Washington. She was a current member of First Baptist Church and a past member of Calvary Mennonite Church, both in Washington. She participated in many of the activities of both churches.

Those who knew her know that she was a people person and never knew a stranger. Elaine enjoyed conversations with new and old friends, and when she entered a room, she would always greet people with a friendly hello. She always liked a good laugh, and over the years, left us with many memories that make us all smile.

Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, July 15, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Washington. Pastor Joshua Monda will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to her service also at the church. A private family burial of her remains will be in Glendale Cemetery in Washington. Memorials in her name may be given to the First Baptist Church Mission Fund or Susan G. Komen for the Cure. To share a memory or to leave a condolence, please visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com.