Service Details
Homegoing Services will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11:00 am in Searching Together Missionary Baptist Church (825 Caron Butler Drive in Racine, WI) with Rev. Willie Riley officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Viewing for Mother Wainwright will be in the church on Saturday from 10-11 am.
You may witness the service via livestream by selecting the link located in Elnora’s obituary on this funeral home website on Saturday at 11 am.
Racine – Mother Elnora Wainwright age 89, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center – Mount Pleasant on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 surrounded with the love of family.
Elnora was born in Laurel, Mississippi on August 8, 1934 to the late Ruben and Lucille (nee: Evans) McCray. After losing her mother at the young age of 8, Elnora and her siblings were raised by her father and stepmother, Ethel Mae “Madea” McCray. In 1954, she married the love of her life, Cecil Wainwright. Elnora moved to Racine, WI with her family in 1959. She was employed by J I Case Company for over 17 years until her retirement. She was a faithful member of Searching Together Missionary Baptist Church where she was on the Mothers’ Board. With the gift of voice, Elnora sang with the Nightingale’s and loved spending time with family – especially with a good game of Dominoes. Elnora was loved by many and known as Granny, not only to her grandchildren, but to everyone. She was also a strong pillar and known as “Snook” to many of her nieces and nephews. One thing about Granny, it did not matter if you were a blood or love relative. Once she placed you in her heart, there was no escaping…not that anyone would have ever wanted to. This woman was a true gift from God for so many. She had to have an invisible “S” on her chest, she was a true SuperHero. Always, ready and willing to help anyone.
Surviving are her children, Ethel Rose (Cleveland Jr.) Scaife, Cecil Lee (fiancé, Norma Sanders) Wainwright, Jr., Julie Mae Wainwright, Jerry Lee Wainwright and Edward Lee Wainwright; grandchildren, Tiffany Scaife, Montel (Alesia) Wainwright, Jimminey Harris, Courtney Wainwright, Ronald “Boogie” Bell, Jermaine (Chenita) Scaife, and Sharlissa “Lee Lee” Wainwright; great-grandchildren, Diamondnique, Destiny, Alysia, Tyus, Courtnie, Tykera, Diallo, Jerrell, Jaymie Rose, Montre, JeNiyah, Jaila, Deriya, Tony, MaKayla, Mirrah, Jordyn, and Le’ Kye, 7 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Terry Newburn; brothers; Charles McRay and Robert McCray; nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family & friends – too numerous to mention by name.
In addition to her parents, Mother Wainwright was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Cecil Wainwright, Sr.; dear son, Michael “Ice Mike” Wainwright; and by brothers & sisters, James McCray, Ruby Arrington, Flora Petty, Tommy McCray and John McCray.
Homegoing Services will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11:00 am in Searching Together Missionary Baptist Church (825 Caron Butler Drive in Racine, WI) with Rev. Willie Riley officiating. Interment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park. Viewing for Mother Wainwright will be in the church on Saturday from 10-11 am. You may witness the service via livestream by selecting the link located in Elnora’s obituary on the funeral home website on Saturday at 11 am.
Don’t worry about me…I am going home to be with my Lord. Don’t cry….think about the good days we had. We were blessed! – Elnora Wainwright
Anita Matthews & Family says
Sending love and prayers to you all. Auntie will always be loved, never forgotten and forever missed.
Lynn Booker says
My prayers and condolences to the Family sorry for your loss may God continue to give you strength in the days to come. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Williams and Billups famlies says
Our condolences to Aunt Snook’s family.
Pee wee says
Praying for you all
Chenita says
Rest well granny..
Always loved & forever missed
💜💜💜💜
SK n Marilyn Person says
Praying for our family we know she is in a better place no more pain she got a New Walk every day is SUNDAY SAVAGE has NO END take your rest cousin Elnora your work is done on this side ❤️🙏🏾
Denise McWhorter and Ilena Cobb says
Condolences to the family Elnora was definitely a great Mother and and loving kind woman to everyone she will be missed may God cover you all with his love and healing 😇💞
Eureka Bell says
Sending our prayers and condolences to all the family. Praying that God continues to wrap his loving arms around each and everyone of you, giving you comfort & peace.
We love you,
Eureka Bell & family
Daphanie (Chelle) Burns Lewis & Family says
We will all miss you and forever love you Auntie. Please tell my granny hello and give her a big hug and kiss from me.
Yvonne Klyce says
So sorry for your loss mother Wainwright was a beautiful and loving person may God continue to bless you and your family
Nicole" Nicky Pooh" says
Auntie you will definitely be missed, take your rest now and job well done. I love you babygirl😘💕
Manessia Spraggins says
Family and loved ones think of all of the love she provided you with ,and hold on to those memories she created with you on purpose to keep her in your hearts always where she will always live🙏🏾❤Rest Peacfully Beautiful ❤
Sheila N Grandy says
My condolences to the Wainwright family, may God comfort you all during this time
Veronica Wells says
My deepest Condolences to the family and Love ones My she remain in your Heart and rest in peace.
Jacqueline Harris says
Sending my deepest condolences to the Wainwright family. Rest peacefully Granny💕
Collete Williams and Family says
My condolences to the Wainwright Family, Snook, your smile and laughter will always be with me. I will never forget you. Babygirl, you gave me that name.
Beverly-Golden Reynolds says
Sending my prayers and condolences to the family. May God continue to keep you strong during this time. RIH Mother Wainwright 🙏🏾💐
Richard Kogutkiewicz says
My sincere condolences she was a kind woman .many memories at the house on Franklin
Jim 'DOC' Poplawski says
Deepest Sympathy on your loss.
Jim ‘DOC’ Poplawski, Chairman, UAW Local 180 Retirees
Ossie Davidson says
My condolences to the Wainwright family , may your mom Rest in Heaven.
Anonymous says
I have many fond memories of you over the years you truly were a Fenomonal woman
Cynthia Thomas-Gainey says
My deepest condolences to you all. I know how much you loved Ms Elnora.
Thank you Julie for inviting me to the birthday party. It was a blessing to see her one last time.
Many prayers of comfort and love to the family.
Thank God it’s her turn to rest.
I love y’all.❤️
Gregory Bernard Cotton says
My prayers of comfort has been asked for the Wainwright family ❤️
Karla Burks & Family says
My prayers go out to the family 🙏. For Granny will truly be missed. 50 years of Loving Granny and Papa ❤️🙏 Fly 🕊️🕊️🕊️ until we meet again.
CARMEN AND FAMILY U🙏❤️ says
RIH YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED 🙏❤️ PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY 💕🙏
Oliver-McMillian Families says
Deepest condolences to the Family of Ms Elnora! Sweet and Beautiful woman! Rest in Heavenly Peace!!
Ruby Nell Arrington says
Auntie you will always be in my heart. You were my second mom.Miss you and loved you dearly.R
Mary Ann McCray Evans says
It’s been a long time since we seen you Auntie but I know you’re in better place God is still good I only remember you very well when I was a little girl I remember when I called you on phone the joy of your voice when I told you who I was ..Mary Ann your brother James daughter at least I have that member of you…
The Green and Martin Family says
I remember growing up and hearing Mrs. Lenora voice, she had the sweetest sound and she was a very very beautiful lady. She was gorgeous inside and out.
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She will always be remember, gone but not forgotten .
Teresa Arndt-Ebben says
My Mom, Ethel Arndt, worked with your Mom at Cases. My Mom spoke very fondly of her and considered her a dear friend. My deepest condolences to your family. Our Moms are with our Lord, catching up. ♥️
Brenda Allen says
My Jehovah be with her family at this time of sorrow in Jesus name AMEN.
Kendall says
Julia May my condolences to you and your family.
CARMEN PHILLIPS AND BOOGIE DOUGLAS says
RIH GRANNY YOU ARE TRULY MISSED❤❤❤❤❤ SUCH A BEAUTIFUL LADY INSIDE AND OUT