Lillie "Elaine" Paradise

It is with deep love and sorrow that we share the passing of Lillie Elaine (Herrell) Paradise, 76 of Battle Creek on July 22, 2026. She was born May 25th 1950 to Bradford and Gena Herrell in Nashville TN. She's a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend, who lived a wonderful life.

Elaine worked at many fine establishments including Ferrari's, The Gaslight, New York New York, Old Town Tavern and the Buckingham Inn. She enjoyed trips to Rogers city (Jeff's hometown), reading, cooking, taking care of her grandchildren, and growing awesome flowers. She had a green thumb that seemed almost magical and loved sharing the beauty she created with everyone around her. In 2021 Elaine was awarded the Barbra J. Newton Amateur Baseball Women of the year for her contributions to amateur baseball.

Elaine married Jeff Paradise in 1976. September 5th would have marked their 50th wedding anniversary. A marriage marked by joy and a lifetime of memories built together.

She is survived by her husband Jeff, two daughters- Tiffany Pape, and Jessica Paradise; her sister, Ellan (Tony) Rogers, 3 beloved grandsons - Jason (Annalisa) Gilbert, Kyle (Bruna) Pape, Nick Pape, and a great-granddaughter, Penelope Jayne; Sisters-in-law - Fay Wickens, Jill Vieau, Jackie Poch, and Sandra Hildebrand; special niece, Vicki (Rick) Staib, and a host of cousins, niece's and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Bradford, her mother and stepfather Gena and James Mulligan; brother, Darrell Herrell, sister and brother-in-law, Gayle and Steve Hildebrand, and sister-in-law, Judy Paradise.

Elaine was a strong, kind and fiercely loved by her family and friends. May she forever walk among the trees, feel the warmth of the sun and be surrounded by fields of wild flowers.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 7, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the PNA #2416, 15 Clair St. Battle Creek, MI. Memorial donations may be made to Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N. 12th St., Lincoln, NE 68508. Arrangements by the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.