Elaine Gansz Cooney

Elaine Gansz Cooney, 88, of Lyons, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Elaine was a beloved wife, an endearing mother, and a tireless partner on the family dairy farm. She was a faithful member of both the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Eureka Grange organizations for over 60 years.

Elaine was preceded by her husband of 51 years, Werter J. Cooney, Jr., and her eldest son Michael James Cooney.

Predeceased by her parents, Ralph O. Gansz and Daisy M. (Palmer) Fellows/Gansz at the age of four, she was blessed into the care of her aunt and uncle, the late Viola Mae and Fred R. Gansz of Savannah, and became one of their immediate family. She is predeceased by her brothers Fred Fellows, Warner (aka “Skeet”) Fellows, G. Steven Fellows, Ray Gansz, sister Viola Gansz Bliss, and several nieces and nephews.

Elaine is survived by sons Brian (Laura) Cooney and Jeffrey (Tiffany) Cooney, grandchildren Lee Cooney and Jacob Cooney, brother Charles (Jean) Gansz, nieces Donna (Stan) Jones, Lynn (Danny) McKinney, nephews Tom (Sue) Fellows, Larry (Ronda) Gansz, Alan (Michelle) Gansz, Donald (Valerie) Finewood, Jr. and Thomas Finewood, scores of cousins, dear friends, and not least by her beloved dog, Abi.

Relatives and friends are invited to Weeks-Keysor Funeral Home, 5 Phelps St., Lyons, on Friday, October 30th for Calling Hours beginning at 10 AM with Funeral Services beginning at 12 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Elaine’s memory to the Humane Society of Wayne County.

https://www.waynehumane.orgmp