Elaine Marie Praul

Elaine Praul (nee Mullen) passed away peacefully at 6:29 am on October 25, 2024 at the age of 77 years. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 16, 1947. 

Elaine was predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Sara (nee Orr) Mullen; her siblings, Michael Mullen, Elizabeth “Betty” Cook, Ernie Mullen, and Sally Ann Drake; and her grandson, Bryan Brockman.

Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Gary Praul. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Gerald R. Cole (Christine), Michele E. Henry (Christopher), Kellie A. Praul, and Jennifer L. Praul; her grandchildren: Tara Sutton, Dante Praul (Octavia), Johnny Torres (Ashleena), Gary Torres, Tyrell Praul, Bo Torres (Amberly), Shaun Johnson, Francisco Xavia (Faith), Dylan Cole (Chelsea), Antonio Echevarria, KayMonah Praul, Eryn Parrish, Tayvon Praul, Kellie Praul, Chase Cole, and Riley Cole; her great grandchildren: Addison Sutton, Zoey Sutton, Jack Sutton, Maximus Praul, Aurora Praul, Ella Praul, Weston Praul, Colton Torres, and Giovanni Torres; her siblings: Christine Schoch, Patricia Doran, and David Hollie.

Elaine was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Cousin, Niece, Friend. She was often called “Boss Lady” or “Elaine the Pain”, lovingly, as we all know; her way was always the better way. Elaine will be greatly missed; she left a lasting impression with anyone that knew her. She loved unconditionally and made sure her family was always taken care of. She was surrounded by all four of her children and her husband of 55 years when she passed peacefully in the comfort of her home and loved ones.