Azalene Marie Elder, age 87, of Smiley, died February 4, 2013 in Cuero. She was born in Gonzales County, Texas on September 3, 1925. Azalene is preceded in death by her parents, James Oscar McFarland and Johnnie Pinina (Cooper) McFarland; a son, Bruce Elder; sisters, Hattie Mae Lewis, Jean Redmon, Johnnie L. Witzel, Donnie Wight; brother, Bob McFarland; step-brothers, J.R. Stewart and Merrill Kelly Stewart; and a step-sister, Ava O’Neal. She is survived by three sons: Paul Elder and wife Mary Beth, John Elder, Russell Elder; grandchildren: David Brian Elder and Christopher Elder; great-grandchildren: David Marshal Elder and Cathrine Grace Elder; her sister, Dorothy O’Neal; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Viewing and visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 8, from 9 AM – 10 AM at Finch Funeral Chapel of Nixon with the funeral service beginning at 10:00 AM the Rev. Marvin Miles officiating. Interment will follow at the Union Hill Cemetery near Nixon. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements by Finch Funeral Chapel, LLC, of Nixon (830) 582-1521.

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