Elaine S. Mock

Elaine Susan Mock, of Eaton Rapids, Mich. passed away unexpectedly on December 21, 2020 at the age of 66. Elaine was born in Eaton Rapids, on June 11, 1954 the daughter of Irven and Shari (Owen) Gemalsky. She graduated from Eaton Rapids High School class of 1972 and went on to receive her Bachelor’s of Special Education from Western Michigan University. Elaine worked in the education profession, but spent the majority of her life dedicated to her husband, children and grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting, gardening and spending winters at their home in Holiday, Florida. Elaine loved her shopping trips and weekend getaways with her “sisters”. Above all Elaine was a dedicated mother who never missed a basketball game or horse show and most recently, a chance to spend time with, and spoil her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 41 years, James Mock; son, Jonathan (Amber) Mock; daughter, Meghann (Jeremy) Barnett; grandchildren, Riley, Emmet and Reese Barnett, Anya, Aria and Mila Mock; mother, Shari (Bob) Clough; and niece, Kasey Gemalsky.
Elaine is preceded in death by her father and brother, Edwin Gemalsky.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society in memory of Elaine. To share memories or leave condolences please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.