BRAIDWOOD, Ill. — Mrs. Jannie L. Elder, 72, of Braidwood, Ill., and formerly of Wilmington, Ill., passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012, at her home.

Born April 3, 1940, in Purcell, Okla., Jannie was a daughter of the late George and Opal VanWinkle-James. She was raised and educated in California and married Charles E. Elder, who preceded her on Feb. 4, 2008.

Jannie was a member of the Wilmington Recreation Club, where she served in the capacity of security, as well as caretaker. She attended Island City Baptist Church, as well as First Christian Church in Wilmington, and square danced with the Island City Squares. Jannie enjoyed reading and leaves behind memories of many travels and trips, which she dearly loved.