Elberta Rae Washburn

Elberta Ray Washburn was born on June 18, 1939, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Elbert O. Standridge and Velma Ray Crownover. She grew up alongside her seven siblings (Ronnie, Juliet, GloryAnn, Joy, Enos, Sharon and Paul), sharing a lifetime of memories, love, and family.

Elberta was known for her unwavering work ethic, strength, and the pride she took in everything she did. After dedicating herself to raising her only son, James Neal Washburn II, she began a successful career in accounting later in life. She approached every task with diligence, integrity, and a servant’s heart.

More than any accomplishment, Elberta’s greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted mother, cherished mother-in-law to Rose Washburn, and a proud grandmother to Alexandra Rae Washburn, Eleanor Grace Washburn, Julia Rose Washburn, and Joseph Wendell Washburn. She treasured every visit, every conversation, and every milestone, leaving each of them with memories of her steadfast love.

Above all else, Elberta loved the Lord. Her Baptist faith was the foundation of her life, sustaining her through every season with hope and trust. She found comfort in God’s promises and lived with the quiet assurance that “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1).

As her earthly journey came to an end June 9th, 2026, her family takes comfort in the words of Jesus: “In my Father’s house are many mansions… I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:2). They also rejoice in the promise of salvation through faith: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

Though her family grieves her absence, they do not grieve without hope. They find peace in the promise of Scripture: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7), and in the assurance that “to be absent from the body” is “to be present with the Lord” (2 Corinthians 5:8).

Elberta now rests in the loving presence of her Savior. Her legacy of faith, perseverance, and unconditional love will live on through her family for generations to come. Until they meet again, they hold fast to the promise that one day, “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain” (Revelation 21:4).