Our beloved, Esther Elaine Atwell passed away on December 11, 2023, at her niece’s home in Mansfield, TX. Her sister and niece were by her side during the transition to Heaven. She was 75 years old. At the request of Elaine, there will be no services held. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to your favorite charity in her name. Elaine was born in Ft. Dodge, Iowa on August 24, 1948, to Esther Newman (Montrose) and Gerald Newman. Shortly thereafter, Elaine and her mother moved to Waco, TX where she spent most of her childhood. Elaine married Larry Millsaps in 1966 and that was the year she graduated from Waco High School. 1966 was also the year she gave birth to her first child, Richard Millsaps. She gave birth to two more children, son, Terry Millsaps in 1970 and her only daughter, Christi Millsaps, born in 1972. Elaine raised her 3 children in Waco, TX and supported her family by working various jobs in retail and office positions. She enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends, watching movies, and reading a good mystery or love novel. Elaine loved shopping and being able to spend any amount of money on her family! She was an outgoing person, that enjoyed laughing, and had a sarcastic sense of humor. She was the matriarch of her family and always put her family’s needs before her own. Elaine loved her family dearly. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and her relationship with her sister was cherished. Later in life she was better known as Geema or Naine Naine to many. She was a great mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, colleague, and friend. She touched the lives of many people. She will truly be missed and will never, ever, be forgotten. Elaine is survived by her sisters, Linda Hill, Geralyn Newman, and Lisa Weaver; brothers Larry Brown and Donny Brown; two sons, Richard Millsaps and Terry Millsaps and wife Lisa Millsaps; Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is proceeded in death by Esther Brown (mother), Gerald Newman (father), Christi Horning (daughter), Brandt Horning (grandson), Jett Millsaps (great grandson), Teresa Newman (sister), Kim Newman (sister), Jerry Newman Jr (brother). Cremation arrangements by Lone Star Cremation.