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Elayne Dellinger

April 6, 1937 — May 1, 2025

Mrs. Dellinger entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Born in Lorain, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Alpha and Mildred Basore Shawver. A devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, she adored her grandsons, great grandson, and beloved dog, Beau.

Elayne married Paul Trinter and raised two sons, Ralph and Keith on a dairy farm in Ohio. She was widowed after 10 short years.

Elayne later married Grover Dellinger and moved to Reston, Virginia with her children. They both loved to travel and had wonderful trips around the world. Her favorite spot was Gatlinburg, Tennessee. They retired to Fort Myers, Florida and enjoyed many wonderful years in the sun. She later moved to South Carolina to be close to her children and grandchildren.

She loved hosting family and friends. She was a faithful servant of God and served in numerous churches over the years. She was most recently a long-time member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church.

She started her nursing career at Ford Motor Company in Lorain Ohio in 1956 and later was a cardiac care/ICU nurse in Ohio and Virginia. She served as a nurse for over 40 years.

Surviving are her son, Ralph Trinter (Robin); grandsons, Ryan Trinter (Shelby), Justin Trinter; great-grandchild, Sullivan Trinter. She was predeceased by her husband’s, Paul Trinter and Grover Dellinger and son, Keith Trinter.

The family wishes to thank Prisma Parkridge and Lexington Medical center for their care and compassion.

Memorials may be made to Riverland Hill Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion, Ohio.

Online condolences may be shared at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.

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