Obituary of Dora Lee Elie

Epitome of Life 

Truly my soul waiteth upon God; from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is 
from him. In God is my salvation and my strength, and my refuge, is in God. 

On July 22, 1938 a beautiful curley headed baby girl was born to Wilbert and Mariah Dilbert Elie, They named her "Dora Lee, known to all as Sis, Anna Elie Robinson was instrumental in her raising from the age of2 until adulthood and if anyone knew Anna Robinson, you knew that Dora (Sis) was always clean, cloths starched and iron and not a dirty spot on her. 
Dora(Sis) was educated in the parochial school system, attending Saint James Catholic middle and high school. In 1953 she met and married Mr Joseph L. Milton and became a military wife spending time in Fort Riley Kansas. 
Dora (Sis) never met a stranger, if you were in her presence she would have you laughing at all times. Dora (Sis) loved to have fun and she would make sure any and everyone would enjoy themselves just as she did. Dora (Sis) loved her family especially her grand and great grand kids and would get mad if she didn't see them on a regular basis. Dora (Sis) had a passion for cooking and didn't have a problem letting anyone know if they food didn't have enough seasoning, that was just momma. 
At an early age she was baptized at Second Union Missionary Baptist Church and was a faithful member for over 60 years. 
In 1980 Dora gain employment at Saint Mary Training Center as a supervisor for 17 years. She retired early to take care of her mother. After her mother's passing, she returned to work at Saint Mary's because she said retirement was boring and she spent IO more year as the night supervisor. After retiring for the second time, she became a grand parent at Pinecrest State Hospital for 5 years and work at Volunteers of America until her health started failing. 
On October 25, 2018 at 7:53 a.m God decided that Dora would retire one last time, taking her place at the right hand of our Lord and savior. Dora is proceeded in death by her husband Joseph L Milton mother, Mariah Dilbert Elie; father and stepmother Wilbert and Thelma Elie, Daughter, Linda Milton Smith, Grandson, Eli Jermaine Barnes, Brothers; John(Brother), Audery(Tatar), Larry(Hound dog), Elie Aunt, Anna Robinson, Great grandson Bently Elie and great grand daughter Andria Elie. 
Dora's profound memories will be cherished by her loving family, Daughters; Shirley (Robert) of Houston Texas, Brenda Elie of Alexandria Louisiana; Sons, Andre Milton and Kerry(Sharon) Elie of Alexandria,Louisiana; Grandchildren, Kinya Barnes(Jamie), Chis Elie, Kerrian Elie, Isaac Elie; Great grandchildren; Jervarius Trayvon, KiAndre Buckner, Dralyn Buckner, Anyia Barnes,Keyanna Thornton, Kynslee, Kynnadi, Ivy, Carson, Christopher Jr and KyErin, Kayson Elie all of Alexandria Louisiana, Jialah Elie of San Diego Ca. Brothers; John, Ellery, James Elie, Felton and Roger Price all of Alexandria, Louisiana; Sisters. Agnes, Patricia, Eileen and Barbara Elie, Aunt, Elviney Phillips, In-Laws, Everlyn Elie, Patrick, Paul , Donald, Carroll, Emmalee, Madiline and Judy Milton and large host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.