Mary "Polly" Elaine Clark Thain

Elaine “Polly” Clark Thain, 78, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Elaine was born on July 3rd, 1946, in Chatham County to the late James Claude and Evangeline Brower Clark. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Edward Thain, Jr.; her sisters, Ruth Clark Holliday, and JoAnn West; and her brother, Frank Clark.

Elaine loved spending time outside gardening her flowers and vegetables. She was a member of Loves Creek Baptist Church and loved her church and choir family and friends. Elaine was an elementary school teacher for 35 years and loved watching little minds grow. Her love for her friends and family will never leave. Elaine is survived by her brothers, Robert Clark and Dean Clark and his wife, Nina, both of Siler City; her sister-in-law, Barbara Clark of Siler City; and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, at 2:30 pm, at Loves Creek Baptist Church. Visitation will be at the church from 1 – 2:30 pm, and burial will follow in church cemetery. Services will be officiated by Pastor Kenny Black.

Memorials can be made in Elaine’s honor to Genetiva Hospice of Lee County, 1836 Doctors Dr., Sanford, NC 27330, Loves Creek Baptist Church, 1745 E. 11th St., Siler City, NC 27344, or Samaritans Purse, 7100 Forest Point Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Thain/Clark family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com