- Date Of Birth: December 16, 1938
- Date Of Death: July 16, 2016
- State: Maryland
Born December 16, 1938 on the family farm in Pleasant Valley, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Herbert J. Petry, Jr. and Anna Elizabeth (Kauffman) Petry. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 56 years, Rev.
Elinor attended Bridgewater College and was a member of the Morningstar Family Church in Thurmont, MD. She retired in 2000 after 33 years with Random House Book Publishers in Westminster. Elinor was always very active in church work, and enjoyed cooking, baking, playing the piano, and hosting family events.
Surviving in addition to her husband are son, Floyd L.
