Elgie Lofton

Born November 1, 1930, in Magee Mississippi or at least we believed. For 65 years, Elgie celebrated her birthday on September 30, which is the date her mom said she was born. It wasn’t until she turned 65 that Social Security indicated that her “official” birthdate was November 1. Taking it in stride, she told her family that since she had “two birthdates”, let the celebrations begin, so for the next 20 years she celebrated on both dates, expecting gifts and that wonderful birthday tune. Elgie was the 3rd eldest child of 10. She grew up on a farm in Magee, attending Magee public schools. Elgie was very curious and also very spoiled, especially by her dad. After graduating from elementary level public schools, she begged her dad to let her go to High School at the very historic “Piney Woods School”. After graduation, she wanted to pursue nursing and moved to Memphis Tn. That move was short lived, because not only was she home sick for her family, she was also “lovesick”. Elgie eventually moved back to Magee, and in 1951, married O.D. Lofton Sr. Later in that year they moved to Detroit, where she remained in the house they purchased in 1951 until 2024 when she moved in with her daughter and son-in-law, until her passing, February 23, 2026. Over the course of 72 years, Elgie raised 5 children, 1 girl and 4 boys. Her children were everything to her, her greatest joy and she devoted her life to making sure they knew they were loved. She lived a very quiet, peaceful life. But every Sunday was “mom” time, where she prepared a Thanksgiving like dinner each time. And it was always a time for her children to catch up with each other, sharing a story or just enjoying a laugh, and it was the time she was the happiest. On February 23, after a long battle with cancer, she made her transition. Elgie leaves to mourn her loss, 1 daughter, La Wonna (Ron), 3 sons, Derwin (Edna). Dwayne (Tanya), Steven (Patricia). One son, O.D. Lofton Jr, proceeded her in death; 6 Grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; One Sister, Peggy from Magee Mississippi, and a host of nieces and nephews. “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers” Rudyard Kipling

Elgie Lofton

November 1, 1930 - February 23, 2026