Elaine Cathirell Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elaine Cathirell (Sacramento, California), born in Long Beach, California, who passed away on July 21, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eliza Theus and Felix Theus; and her siblings, Eundra Theus, Roby Estes, Phyllis Theus and Joan Shields.
She is survived by: her husband Ethell Cathirell Sr.; her children, Dr. Terri Cathirell Kirkland (Royce) and Ethell Cathirell Jr. (Myeasha Kimble); her grandchildren, Royce D. Kirkland Jr., Ryan C. Kirkland (Floral), Dr. Marina E. Kirkland Mitchell (Spencer), Ethell Sebastian Cathirell, Alexcia E. Cathirell and Julian A. Cathirell; her great grandchildren, De-Mari Wyatt, Camden Z. Kirkland and Summer M. Kirkland; and her siblings, Philistia Theus Hooper (Bill), Reggie Theus (Elaine) and George Estes. She is also survived by aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family is requesting in lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Research, Healey and AMG Center for ALS, Massachusetts General Hospital.
