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Elaine Maria Pleasant

Passed 10/25/2023

Obituary For Elaine Maria Pleasant

Elaine M. Pleasant, 66, of Henrico, died October 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her son, Darnell L. Pleasant. Surviving are her husband, Louis M. Pleasant; two sons, DeRon N. Meekins, Sr. (Melita E.) and Louis M. Pleasant, Jr. (Andrea T.); 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren; two brothers, James Jr. and Ricky Meekins Sr. (Lecia); nieces and nephews devoted, Shironda Winston; other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd., where viewing will be held Thursday, November 2 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 3 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Rev. Jacquelyn Lightfoot, officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Live streaming at www.scottsfuneralhome.


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Melinda Anderson sent Radiant Foliage Planter for Elaine Maria Pleasant - October 30, 2023

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Chris and Melinda Anderson

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To The Family, May God be with you & all who knew & loved her. To know Elaine was to love her. Rest in peace my dear Elaine. Respectfully, Shelia Spurlock-Shaw

My sincere condolences to the family of Elaine. She was such a nice, caring, and gentle spirited lady. May God bless each of you and know that she will always live on through you! Love you! Verna Turner

Sending condolences & prayers to Maynard and family! Elaine was very sweet and kind person.

Carl and Sabrina Heard

Elaine and I met at Anthem BCBS. She was always sweet and friendly.I will pray for comfort for her family and close Rest my dear friend. Rev. Patricia M.Ellis

We thank you Lord for precious memories of dear Elaine. I met and shared with Elaine at a Women's Conference in Orlando Florida a few years ago. Rest in Heavenly Peace Elaine. My sincere condolences to Elaine' family. Lee, Union SC

I had the pleasure of meeting Elaine through her niece, Shironda. Because I know how much she is loved, I know how deep the grief of her loss must surely run. But Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal! Wishing the family peace, comfort, and understanding in the days ahead.

My heart goes out to Elaine's family. My prayers are with you and ask God to comfort you during this time. Elaine has definitely earned her wings. Such a sweet person. She is now a beautiful angel πŸ˜‡

My thoughts and prayers are with the Pleasant family in your time of grief. May God bless and comfort you.

With deepest condolences Fern Scott -Nelson

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.Elaine and I worked together at Anthem many years ago. I can still see her beautiful smile. Elaine was a sweet and loving person and I was happy to call her my friend. Rest well

Warren and Priscilla GOLDSBOROUGH.

Elaine rest well with our Lord. Your family is very special to us and we pray for their comfort. God be with you! Blessings from the Underwood family.

Elaine was my 'G Gal' and I was her's. Few people know what that means but the one thing that all who knew her will understand is that she never failed to offer a smile and to get one in return.

Rest well, Sis ... we will meet again. ~Melanie Watkins Chicago, IL

Sending my condolences to the family, Elaine was such a nice and kind person.

DeRon & family, our deepest sympathy & prayers @ this difficult time. The Sharpe Family of Orchardhill

I remember starting my job back in 1988, you were very always willing to help the new young lady in the office with your beautiful smile. You always had a smile for everyone and you could feel it was genuine. You will be missed and you were definitely loved by all who knew you. Rest easy ElaineπŸ’ž

So Sorry to hear about the passing of Elaine. She was a true friend and I will miss her. Condolences to the family.

Loraine Chew

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To the Pleasant & Meekins Family! My heart goes out to you at this difficult time in the loss of your loved one. Auntie (Elaine) was one of kind and touch the hearts of everyone and she was loved by all. She will definitely be missed! May you find peace, comfort and the healing you need. Love, Tonya & John Evans and Family.

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My sincere condolences to the family of Elaine Pleasants. We worked closely together for years at Anthem, often ran into one another (always at Publix). A beautiful person inside & out, and you will me be missed. To Maynard & her boys that she loved so much, and anyone who spent any time with her would know how much she loved her family. I pray that you seek God through this difficult time, and keep the memories close. Love you Elaine, Donna B. Shelton

To the Family and Friends: I was so sad to hear of the passing of Elaine. I was a classmate of hers at the Maggie L. Walker High School, Class of '75, Home of the Mighty Green Dragons - ALWAYS! I will always remember her beautiful smile and her beautiful and kind spirit. I am so very sorry for your loss, and may God continue to strengthen you as you persevere through this challenging journey ahead. Keep the happy memories of your time with her in the forefront of your mind, and I know she will live in your hearts forever. With Sincere Sympathy, Sharon Baker

Maynard, you and Elaine were the ultimate duo. I'm sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and the family. Sending love, thoughts, and healing prayers to you all. Elaine was a beautiful soul and she had an infectious smile. She touched so many lives in the very best way. I'm grateful I got the chance to know her. Let the love all around you and the love within you soothe your grief and pain. Take comfort in knowing Elaine is no longer in pain and that she has now earned her crown. With deepest sympathy, Jackie Howie

To the Family I send my deepest condolences and will continue to keep the family in my prayers. Jabbar Price

Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time. My cousin Elaine will be missed always willing to help others & had such a beautiful smile

Terri Okumankama

Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time. My cousin will truly be missed such a beautiful smile and always willing to help others.

I'm am so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing! We worked together years ago and often ran into one another. A beautiful person inside & out!! My prayers & deepest condolences to you all!! God knows best. Lord may her beautiful soul RIHP πŸ’”

My Prayers and condolences to the Pleasant Family. Rest in peace Mrs. Elaine

Sending prayers and comfort to the family. Sandra Spurlock-Friend

My heartfelt condolences to the family. She was a beautiful soul. Will carry her in my heart forever. Rest Peacefully Elaine. George & Candice Dixon.

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Elaine. She will surely be missed. May She Rest In Peace.

While I am still in shock of hearing this news, I am sending the the family whom I had the pleasure of hearing her joyfully and lovingly talk about every other week at Yvette's (The Thursday Crew)! The good old days and times! I send my condolences and Love to you may GOD keep you strong and remember the great memories and her gorgeous smile. She was a beautiful person inside and out! She loved her family dearly! Stay strong and take each day one day at a time. Praying for you strength.

I am in total disbelief to hear of Elaine's passing what a beautiful flower God will have to add to his garden..I went to elementary school with Elaine and the teacher would always say we looked like sisters we would laugh..she and I would eat lunch and spend time at recess together she was such a loving and kind person to be around and that beautiful smile would light up the room..I had not seen her since we were young and ran into her last summer at Macy's we hugged and chatted for a while she looked just like I remembered her in school..my deepest sympathy to the family..rest easy my sistah..In peace and love Yvonne Harrison-Mitchell

Elaine was such a beautiful person inside and out! Sending prayers and love to the family.

1 Thessalonians 4:17 - Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we

Sending condolences & prayers to the Pleasant family!

Sending my sincerest condolences to the Pleasant family πŸ’›

Chyna G.

To the Pleasant and Merlin's family, our prayers and condolences are with you all. Elaine with fondly be remembered for her radiant smile and personality.

Brenda Woodson

Elaine was truly a person I could only say kind words about. My love and sympathy to her family and friends. Our lives were better from knowing her πŸ’•

Maynard and Family, The Brothers and Sisters Combined Professional Firefighters extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beautiful wife. We are paring your strength during this difficult time. Thomas L. Williams Sr.

May the God of Comfort grant family and friends peace at this challenging time. I did not know the deceased personally but all comments echo the same beautiful and gracious remarks about her so she truly must have been a remarkable woman who is at rest now. Romans 8:38-39

My 9prayers are with your family.Elaine and I worked together at Anthem. Elaine was a sweet and loving person . Zelma Cosby

DeRon and family ....my condolences,love and prayers to you and your family... Your mom was an awesome lady we had so many great conversations and fun when we use to meet @ Yvette's RIH πŸ•Š

Maynard, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Keep "Ham" in your memories and she will always be in your heart. Love Diane P.

Maynard and family, you have my deepest condolences in the loss of your wife mother and friend Elaine. I grieve along with you today and know that she has departed too soon. She was like a sister to me for all these years and my heart breaks just knowing that our journey has ended. It feels just like yesterday when all the sisters were together. I will never forget her and the good times we shared. I pray Gods comfort and peace be with you all doing this time and forever more. Love and blessings. Lynne Kelly Orlando, FL

Our deepest Condolences to the Pleasant Family and Friends. We will keep the Family in Prayers. From Major & Joyce Griffin

Love you Godmom forever and always.

To Maynard, DeRon and Family : My hearts breaks for you ..Elaine was such a sweet, kind ,Loving Person , I worked with her for so many years at Anthem Blue Cross and knowing her was a true Blessing....I Pray for the Family's strength and Comfort and this most difficult time....May God be with you all..Love Michelle, Barbara and Yashia Burrell...

Dearest Pleasants, Meekins & Turner Families, It is with my deepest sympathy that I share in the sorrow on the passing of Elaine. This is a bitter pill to swallow. May God surround Maynard, the family & all who knew & loved her with peace, comfort, faith, love & understanding during this most difficult time. Through it all we must trust God. Blessings, Shelia Spurlock-Shaw

Elaine was a sweet, graceful, classy and beautiful soul, inside and out. I have always admired her from afar. She will always have a special place in my heart. ❀️ Rest in paradise ❀️ Love, Dale Clarke and Family

Elaine had a beautiful spirit and treated people with kindness. She will truly be missed.

Elaine had a beautiful spirit and treated people with kindness.She will truly be missed.

Laine, it's so hard to believe you're no longer here with us, but we know you are present with the Lord. Your and Maynard friendship over the last 50 plus years with Mike and Nita made you both more like family. I know many hearts are saddened and broken but we also rejoice in knowing that you were set free from pain and suffering and for that we have to say "Thank you Lord". Maynard, our deepest condolences to you. Know that our family is here for you and we are praying that God will comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. πŸ™β€οΈπŸ™

Blessings ❀️ The Felder's

Peace Be With You and Your Family Joyce H

Much Love (POTEE)

To the family I send my condolences and Love to you may GOD keep you strong and remember the great things of life that you endure with her beautiful soul!! Stay strong

My sister and friend you will be missed and loved always. You're a true angel and my condolences to the family with this heartbreaking lost.

To Elaine's family ... She was such a beautiful woman inside and out. My heart goes out to all of you as I pray for you knowing God will carry you through this valley of grief, comfort you in your sorrow, and heal your broken hearts. With deepest condolences - Wini Parker

To My Family Our hearts are breaking for you; we hate that you're going through this.

Love Randolph Johnson & Family.

To My Family You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Praying for peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Love Always LaKeisha Johnson-Bishop

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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