Mary Elizabeth Elford

Mary I will miss you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. All the things you did for me and all the smiles that we shared always meant so much. You will always remain a dear friend in my heart and memories.

We will miss our "Mom" Mary took great care of us.
Her presence will always be felt here at South Coast.

For intense periods in 3-decades, Mary helped me through some rough times and laughed with me during some good times. Absolutely loyal, completely trustworth, non-judgmental and with a heart full of goodness. We're all better off having known Mary. May she rest in Peace and God's Peace be with her family, loved ones and friends. RBMc

Mary was an amazing woman. She asked Mary Lou and I only one time the date of our birthdays, and no matter where she was or what she was doing, she called us just to say Happy Birthday on those exact dates! I admired her positive outlook and her humor. The advice she imparted over the years is priceless.
To walk through that front door at South Coast and not see Mary will take a lengthy adjustment. She will be missed...

It was truly a privilege to work with Mary for eight years. Her ready smile and good nature were well-known to everyone at South Coast--whether you saw her every day, or had just met her for the first time. She is missed.

Walking through the front door of South Coast was always a pleasure, Mary was always there to make me laugh with something she would say. She was always helpful and smiling as she jumped in to help solve any problem.Mary was a good person with a kind and giving heart and I for myself will miss her greatly and a bit of South Coast will never be the same.My most sincere condolences to her family.

Mary was the glue,
Mary was the heart,
Mary was the face,
Mary filled the place.

Mary knew your name,
Mary had game.
Mary kept it straight,
Mary wasn't late.

Mary was a friend,
Mary was a godsend,
Mary kept us up,
Mary knew we were scared.

Mary helped us out,
Sometimes Mary'd shout.
Mary was our Mom,
Mary was our love.

Now the desk is quiet, life's a little smaller, a little meaner, knowing that I can't call the number, hear the words, "South Coast" and know that a friend was on the other end. Someone who reveled in helping you accomplish what you needed or wanted to do. Someone who recognized your voice and called you by name, even after four or five years, since your last call. Someone who recognized the opportunities and possibilities in each person, and each job. While Mary sometimes grumbled and fussed, she did it with love, when she knew that something could have been done a little better, a little more thoughtfully, with a little more kindness.

Without Mary, where do you go to get such care, where do you go to feel such love?

Shock. Sadness. Disbelief. So hard to understand why...

A crazy redhead with a mind and a mouth; loving life, family and fun.
One of a kind.

Shaking my head, remembering the many reasons to make every living moment count.
Thats what Mary would do!

Mary was the light of South Coast when you walked thru the door. She was the perfect example of a smile at the other end of the phone. Although I have only known Mary for a few years, she had a special place in my heart. A knew that walking into South Coast always meant a fresh pot of coffee - just for me. Mary made me my last pot on Monday. I will deeply miss her and her warm, loving smile.

Hope God is good at pool. I'm sure Mary is racking them up right now.

I am sure everyone had a special memory of Mary.

She and I had a stupid joke/"bit" we did whenever we talked or saw each other over the last 10+ years. Every single time, without fail, we laughed like idiots after we did it.

Such a sweet, kind, caring person. I am very sad that she is gone. But, always remembered.

Mary was one of the kindest and most caring ladies you could ever want to know. There was nothing pretentious or insincere about her-----"just Mary." Her loving ways came from the heart and she was "all heart." We all loved her and will truly miss that smiling face.

Mary was always such a pleasure to be around. I always looked forward to her greeting me as I entered the door at South Coast. She was always willing to help and lifted the spirits of everyone around her. May God be with her family and my friends that shared time with her every day at South Coast. She will be truly missed.

Mary lives on.

In her kind words, thoughtful deeds, wonderful memories - she will always be alive in our hearts. What a great pleasure to have known her these past 15 or so years. What a delight to have been the recipient of her smiles, hugs, and kisses.

Of course we will never forget her; she was a bright ray of sunshine in a world that could at times be devoid of cheer.

Yesterday she brightened our lives, today she brightens the heavens.

Mitzie & Warren Krams

Mary Elford was the dearest friend I found in my adventures in this business. She was always the first to greet me with a big hug whenever I saw her. She was always patient and kind regardless of the circumstances. I could see her compassionate beauty influence on her daughters, especially Courtney whom I knew best. She will be dearly missed by me and many others. Condolences to her family and everyone she touched. Let the great memories and impression she left with us console you in this difficult time.

When hearing of Mary passing the Beatles verse, “And in the end, the love you get is equal to the love you give”, quickly came to mind. There is simply no question that Mary was a giver, unconditionally and enthusiastically. For me it was juice as a mixer on Tequila Friday. She just took it upon herself to provide me this little gift/love.

It is inherent that we teach what we are. Mary was giving, all accepting, loving and with a contagious joie de vivre. Her friendship, enthusiasm and kind heart will be greatly missed.

Mary was one of those special people you are always really happy to see. She made everyone feel welcome and she had a real light in her. I loved the sound of her voice. I will miss her and always remember her.

Mary was a special person. It didn't matter if I hadn't been at South Coast in quite a while, Mary would always take the time to find out what I'd been doing, and how my family was doing. She always showed a genuine interest in you and your personal life. You don't find many people like that in this world. My condolences go out to her family. Not just her immediate family but, her "family" at South Coast as well. I know they will miss her terribly. I hope you all find the strength to carry on without her, while always keeping her cherished memory in your hearts. Mary, you will be deeply missed.

Mary had an amazing zeal for life. Her disposition should be an inspirtation to us all. Her smile and kind eyes will be greatly missed. A true measure of ones's character is how they would treat a friend or a stranger in times of adversity. Mary always shined during those times. A special lady and a special friend.

Dear Mary... we will miss your bright smile, generous attitude and warm heart . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You were such a dear friend to anyone who entered your world at South Coast, and you put a smile on all of our faces.

Through the years, It was wonderful for me to watch you try to keep up with that band of wild indians and affectionately maintain your composure. You always made me happy and feel like one of the family. Our love and hearts will be with you always.

Love HULZ

When I think for Mary, I think of laughter and perpetual motion. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.

When Mary and I talked, we often talked of children. At the time, mine were very small and much younger. Hers were small and growing. Her thoughts, her words, her experiences, her advice, all seemed to come from the perspective of complete, unconditional love. Like so many things, time comes, time goes, years pass, kids grow. If I could call her today, she would ask how my boys were doing with sincere interest, and we would probably laugh about how they somehow got taller than the both of us, if only because we made the mistake of blinking. My sons are growing into fine, young men, in part, because, through her words and anecdotes, good and bad, Mary helped me to understand what it is to love your children with all of your might, especially during those times when it was most difficult. My world is a better place for her having been in it. The same holds true for my sons, who will never know the impact this woman had on their upbringing, simply because she knew how to share words of unconditional love at times when you needed to hear them most, or just because they were the only ones she knew how to share when talking about such things. It was her gift, and I will be forever thankful for her sharing that gift with me.

"Hey,Babe!" "It is Babe, isn't it?" That was the way we greeted each other on the phone... for what... twenty-five years, or more? That was one of her gifts; if you talked to her more than twice on the phone, she had your voice locked in and greeted you by name as soon as she heard your voice. 'Course that was easy if the voice Joe, or Robert B., or the Voice of God.

What high-lights, or low-lights do you recall when you lose a buddy you've had for that long? I even remember the first words Mary ever said to me. "So, your Ted. They warned me about you."

Mary and I had a pact that we would get married if we were both still single when we reached eighty. I was her friend, lawyer and councilor through a myriad of adventures, and my heart goes out to you, Jennifer and Cortney, who have already had more than your fair share of heartache in your young lives. Your mom was a great lady, no, better than that... your mom was cool, and she was my friend.

With a team as tight as South Coast it's like losing your point guard. We'll miss ya' Mary.

Hey Babe,

Ted

I'll always remember Mary's kind voice always at the other end of the phone and the way she was in person. I am sorry for her family and co-workers loss.

I write to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends on the passing of your love one. When unforeseen occurrences befall us and the enemy death strikes our grief can be great. It also may seem unfair that sickness, which can cause death, has the power to take away someone that we love Yes, it is at times like this that we need comfort and support whether we are acquainted or not. I have found the Bible to be very comforting in this regard. At Revelation 21: 3, 4, our Heavenly Father has promised in the near future that “death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Our Heavenly Father has also promised that there will be a resurrection: “and I have hope toward God, which hope these [men] themselves also entertain, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous..." What a grand reunion that will be! You and I have the prospects of seeing our love ones again under the best condition possible, a beautiful Paradise earth; God’s original purpose for mankind. All of God's promises will come true, for it is impossible for Our Heavenly Father Jehovah to lie. I pray that these scriptures prove to be a source of comfort. Once again, you have my sincere condolences –Acts 24:15, Psalms 37:29, Luke 23:43, Hebrews 6:18.