Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....EILAND, MARY JANE  May 28, 2013
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MARY JANE EILAND

Mary Jane Eiland died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at her home in Delhi, LA. She was 
70 years old. Mrs. Eiland was born in Shreveport, LA, and was a long time 
resident of Richland Parish. She attended Louisiana Tech University where she 
was head cheerleader and a member of her state Fair Court. She graduated in 
February 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and began work as a 
flight attendant for Delta Air Lines. Mrs. Eiland taught English and literature 
at Riverfield academy for thirteen years where she received recognition as 
teacher of the year in 1993 and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a 
professional organization that recognizes outstanding teachers. Mrs. Eiland was 
the first nursing facilities administrator for the Olive Branch Senior Care 
Center in Tallulah, LA, where she spent sixteen years dedicating long hours 
daily to providing the highest level of care for all the residents whom she 
regarded as her extended family. She was a member of the Louisiana Nursing Home 
Association. Mrs. Eiland received numerous commendations for the standard of 
excellence and the depth of compassion that she continually demonstrated 
throughout her career. She was an active member and licensed worship leader of 
St. David's Episcopal Church in Rayville, LA. She is survived by her husband 
Dr. Edward Herbert Eiland, Jr.; daughter Frances Evelyn Eiland Gusky and Ian 
Andrew Gusky, Grand daughter Mary Madeline Gusky, all of Baton Rouge, LA.; 
sons, Dr. Edward Herbert Eiland ,III. and Dr. Lea Swason Eiland of Huntsville, 
AL.; brother William Henry King, Jr. and Bonnie Holt of Galt, CA.; sister Sarah 
Charlynne Paxton and William Theo Paxton, Sr. of Tallulah, LA. Memorial 
Services were held at St. Davids Episcopal Church in Rayville , LA. On May 30, 
2013, with Reverend Walter Friese officating. Pallbears were Edward Herbert 
Eiland, III, Ian Andrew Gusky, William Theo Paxton, Jr., Albert Hery Paxton, 
Matthew King Paxton, and William Bryant Killen. In Lieu of flowers, memorials 
may be made to St. David's Episcopal Church, 824 Louisa Street, Rayville, LA. 
71269.



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