Elsie Elender Jenkins Cranford Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Elsie Elender Jenkins Cranford in Gulfport, Mississippi, whose life came to an end on June 8, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Perry (Esther Jenkins) and Elsie; her former husband Eldon Welborn; and her brothers, Lamar and Lavelle Jenkins.
She is survived by: her spouse Mikeil Cranford; her children, Link and Coy Welborn; her grandchildren, Kaitlin Welborn, Chris Marty and Tolar Welborn; and her sister Cathy Taylor.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23rd 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home (2511 Pass Rd, Biloxi, MS 39531). A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 23rd 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, June 23rd 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Biloxi National Cemetery (400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531).
In remembrance of Elsie's profound impact, her family suggests donations, in lieu of flowers, be made to the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Center and Research Institute https://giving.usf.edu and the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Research, Education, Advocacy | ADA.
