Dr. Elaine Ann Townsley

Dr. Elaine Ann Townsley, 69, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in Cave City, Arkansas. She was born January 2, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa to Arno Wheeler and Genevieve Hunter Wheeler. She was a professor of Nursing and of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed crafting and loved dogs.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Zachary Williams.

Survivors include her husband, James Townsley of the home; three sons, Ricky St. John of Greers Ferry, Curt Townsley and Victor Townsley both of Jonesboro; four daughters, Toni Raymond (Steven) of Bono, Tina Stigall (Josh) of Cave City, Tracy Fortner of Cave City and Tina Townsley of Jonesboro; twelve grandchildren, Colton Wolverton, Josh Williams, Austin Burns, Logan Thorp (Alyssa), Dylan Thorp, Paige Rathbun (Jacob), Madison Dickerson (Dylan), Shelby Wilson (Seth), Olivia Moss, Madison Stigall, Bailey Stigall and Kylee Townsley; eleven great grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements are by Qualls Funeral Home of Cave City.