Amalene M. Elrod, born March 10, 1939, passed away February 1, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Amalene married the love of her life on June 21, 1957, beginning a lifelong partnership filled with devotion and adventure. Together, she and her husband shared a love of travel and proudly visited all 50 states, creating memories they treasured deeply. She especially loved her time with the Chattooga Senior Center seniors, where she enjoyed competitive card playing and the friendships that came with it.

She retired from the Chattooga County Department of Family and Children Services, where she dedicated many years to serving children and families. In her free time, she found joy in reading and reflecting on her travels and time spent with those she loved most. Amalene was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church.

Amalene will be remembered for her quiet strength, kind heart, and unwavering love for her family. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Parker Mullen and Lillith Mary Gilbreath Mullen; her beloved husband, Milton C. Elrod; and her son-in-law, Stewart Wills.

She is survived by her sister Elizabeth (Johnny) Reynolds, children, Renae Elrod (David Franklin), Michael (Jolynn) Elrod, and Janet Wills. She was a devoted grandmother to Bryan Gilmore, William Elrod, Jackie Carter, and Scott Seaman, and a cherished great-grandmother to several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 6, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joel Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be William Elrod, Jerry Cook, Ethan Ray, Bryan Slaughter, Darrell McComas, Darrenn McComas, Scott Seaman, Wallace Cook, and Robert Elrod.

Mrs. Elrod will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Friday.

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Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.