Elaine Herrington Obituary

Elaine (Peacock) Herrington, 81, of Perry, FL was born September 2, 1942, and entered into eternal rest on July 17, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Her husband of nearly 60 years, Jim, was at home by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, W.H. Sr. and Marina Peacock, her brother, W.H. (Bud) Peacock Jr., and her sisters, Betty Ann (Hughes) of Warner Robbins, GA, and Ada Alice (Wells) of Tallahassee. She is survived by her husband, Jim Herrington of Perry, her sister Sharon (Scott) of Dallas, TX, her three daughters: Mariann (Moore) of Bowling Green, KY, Pam (Newton) of Raceland, KY, and Avery (Copeland) of Perry, a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Elaine held a bachelor's degree in Spanish with a minor in Mathematics from Florida State University and a Master's of Secondary Education in Mathematics from the University of Kentucky. After moving several times in their early marriage, Jim and Elaine settled in Lexington, KY for fifteen years before returning to Perry in 1989, where they've lived since then. Elaine was a homemaker for many years and taught and tutored secondary mathematics to hundreds of children. She also taught preschool Sunday school at First Baptist Church in Perry, FL, where she was a dedicated member. She was an avid member of the Taylor County Historical Society and loved researching genealogies and local history. She had a passion for remembering and recording what would otherwise be forgotten. Her infectious joy and perseverance were an inspiration to all who knew her, and her faith in Christ underwrote everything she did. Although her physical presence will be missed, her spirit lives on, and we look forward to seeing her again in Glory. A celebration of life will be held Monday, July 21, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church- 102 N Center St, Perry, FL with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery immediately following. Family will receive visitors beginning at 10 AM at First Baptist. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Big Bend Hospice. Friends may sign the online guest book at joepburnsfuneralhomes.com.