I’m so sorry for your loss, I always loved Elaine and will always miss her. I wish I would’ve seen her more often, it was always my intent. Still thinking about you guys. I know the pain you’re going through and although It gets more bearable unfortunately there will still be a void that only your mom can fill. Miss and love you all.

Posted by Doug Hammer on May 24, 2018

Elaine brightened all 10 years of my time at Comstock Library. I loved her enthusiasm and cherished her friendship. I will miss her!

Posted by Rosemary Oliver on May 14, 2018

I had the honor and pleasure of knowing Elaine for 20 years. During that time, she was always kind, loving and considerate of me and others. My thoughts and prayers go out to Diana, Kathy, Jean, Dave and Brad. You are you family are in my prayers Ken

Posted by Ken Meinke on May 14, 2018

Elaine was my "partner in crime" for 13 years in the Youth Department at Comstock Township Library. We teamed up to present summer reading club skits at the elementary schools in Comstock, presented puppet shows to school groups during National Library Week, presented numerous preschool story hour programs, as well as special holiday programs for families. Elaine processed all books in the library at that time in addition to working at the circulation desk. She was always helpful, dependable, and was the master of add lib, which saved the day, in more than a few of our efforts at providing fun at the library for children and families. She had a sparkling personality and I will miss her as will all who knew her.

Posted by Maribeth Coonfare on May 14, 2018

As a kid ,i would tag along to the library with my dad. I would alway visit Mrs. Gillis. I lived next door to her for a few years and she would come to the fence and visit my beagles.

Posted by Paul Sidney on May 14, 2018

Elaine was the heart of the children's library of the Comstock Township Library! I took my daughter to the library starting when she was toddler and Elaine was such a lively, funny, happy person there! She loved kids and she loved books. I worked as in aide for in Comstock Schools and her visits every Spring to the schools to promote summer reading were always fun for the kids. Rest in peace Elaine.

Posted by Lynn Gardner on May 14, 2018

Oh how I loved Elaine! My condolences to your family for the loss of one amazing woman. She made the library come to life for me when I was a really little kiddo, all the way through the teenage years.

Posted by Erin Gardner on May 14, 2018

she was a very special person who will be greatly missed by all who loved and adore her.

Posted by Terri on May 14, 2018

My granddaughter enjoyed Elaine's storyhour immensely. Just yesterday she was playing with a little pink ducky Elaine had given her. She calls it the "library duck." Elaine's memory lives in with many.

Posted by Joan Bowers on May 14, 2018

Our family met Elaine about 25 years ago when she held story hours that I took all 3 of my granddaughters, Ashley, Megan & Heather to over the years. She even taught Ashley how to skip. She supported me when my oldest daughter was dealing with breast cancer too. Prayers, hugs and love to her family. She will be missed by many. ?

Posted by Brenda Berner on May 14, 2018

To the Gillis girls I’m sorry for your loss your mom was a great person she’ll be missed you’re in my prayers take care ladies love you all

Posted by Doug. Fletcher on May 14, 2018

We wish so much we could have seen you one more time to hear your laugh and be uplifted by your smile. Adi and I are so forever grateful you came into our lives Mz Elaine. We will never forget our first day. The best kids Librarian ? and you made us feel like we like family. You are part of Adi’s best memories of growing up in Comstock. She has even considered wanting to be a librarian because you touched her as a positive role model. Thank you again and ? prayers to the Library, the community and her family. Forever you touched our ??

Posted by Rhonda and Adi Lyons on May 14, 2018

Elaine was a pleasant, fun soul who treated our daughter like her own granddaughter as she (Sophie) and Caylea we're growing up. She was at every function for them, cheering them on and mentoring while volunteering at the library. We'll always remember her smile and laugh. RIP Elaine, you will be missed and hugs to Cathy, Chris and Caylea. The Kokales family.

Posted by Teresa Kokales on May 14, 2018

Elaine was a wonderful person always had a smile on her face glad i got to meet her i work at meijer and she would come in every day before she would go to the library we will sure miss her

Posted by Mary Bradshaw on May 14, 2018

Thank God our paths crossed! She's a blessing; a sweet mother hen to Caleb, Noah and Ben; a woman of class, spunk and moral. She has forever left an imprint in our lives. Thoughts and prayers are with her family and pup.

Posted by Rachel Blodgett and sons on May 14, 2018

My girls grew up at the library with Ms. Elaine, and lived for the summer reading program each year. My oldest daughter has spent the past 2 summers being her toddler story time assistant and was eager to get back at it this year with her. She had a unique relationship with each child that runs down that ramp to see her!. This is just heartbreaking news for the Comstock Community. Prayers to her family & friends, especially all the young lives and imaginations she helped encourage!

Posted by Irma Klooster on May 14, 2018

Diana, (Joe) Peg and I are so very sorry for your loss. Your friend Leslie reached out to us and gave us the sad news. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Your Mom sounded like a wonderful, caring person evidenced by you 🙂 Hugs

Posted by Eve Rogus on May 14, 2018

I met Elaine when Cathy & I became buds when we were 11 or12. Always a kind loving woman who treated me as her own. She is one of my greatest memories of growing up and hanging at the Gillis household which was often.What a great cook too! My heart is heavy for her family and she will be greatly missed ?

Posted by Debbie Overton (Fish) on May 14, 2018

Elaine was a friend and colleague of mine in Comstock Library. She was always a cheerful, happy soul, a hard worker and loved children and books. She was always full of fun ideas for story time. Children loved her. At my retirement dinner, she presented me with an original poem, which I treasure, and I will always remember her kindness and happy spirit. Shirley Kasson, Former Director

Posted by Shirley Kasson, Retired Library Director on May 14, 2018

I knew Ms. Elaine when I volunteered at the library while attending high school. She was a good friend, she will be missed. She was kind hearted, caring and friendly. Sad to see her gone, going to miss seeing her. Prayers to her family.

Posted by Justin on May 14, 2018

It's difficult to find the words to describe the positive impact that Elaine had during my adolescence and time spent at the library. Her energy radiated throughout the room and she made a point to engage in a positive way with everyone. She helped foster a sense of community and a true love for literacy. I believe the positive impact she made on peoples' lives is immeasurable. I will never forget my favorite librarian <3 Sending condolences to the family.

Posted by Mindy Rietkerk on May 14, 2018