We mourn the loss of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, sister, aunt & friend, Elaine J. Persall, known as Nanny to the grandkids, great-grandkids, and “strays” she took in over the years. She entered the gates of Heaven on October 5, 2024, joining her husband of 30 years, Jack Persall. Graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11 a.m., at Bethlehem East Baptist Church. The family will accept friends and family on Wednesday October 9, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Elaine dedicated her life to serving the Cullman Community as a nurse. She was Momma of the ER at Cullman Regional for over 30 years. After retiring, her life was full of the same chaos as she spent her days with her husband & grandchildren.
Proceeding her in death were her parents Paul & Modene Jackson, husband James “Jack” Persall, son Marston Lancaster, grandson Matthew Lancaster, brother Terry Jackson, & sister Frieda Fox.
Elaine is survived by: her loving daughters Kelly (Jeff) Cornett and Kimberly Thomas; step-son Pat Persall; grandchildren Nathan (Kara) Cornett, Michael (Elizabeth) Cornett, Zach (Angela) Thomas, Chris Cornett, Emilee (Rory) Goodwin, Tony Lancaster, Jamie Persall; great-grandchildren Seth, Paytin, Rylee, Brooklyn, Alivia, Everett, Ava, & Trace.
The family wishes to extend their heart felt appreciation to the HNRC staff for their excellent care of their Nanny over the last 5 years.
