Elaine Cullum Obituary

Elaine Warden Cullum, 92, of Cedar Grove, N. J. passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023 surrounded by her children. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul F. Cullum, Jr. , and her son Paul F. Cullum III. Elaine was raised in South Orange and Sea Girt, and over 65 years ago moved to Cedar Grove where she raised her six children. Paul (Diana), Stephen (Candace), Noreen C. Nighland (Bill), Caren Scully (Bill), Margo Preziosi (Al) and Diana Smith (Darren). She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Prior to starting her family, she had an active modeling career. Always an overachiever, she went back to school and earned her LPN, RN and on to her Master's in nursing. While working as a nurse supervisor she was very active with Eye Bank of America. She will be remembered for her dynamic personality, quick wit, wonderful sense of humor, and her artful skill of knitting. The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 4 - 8 p. m. at Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home, 486 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, N. J. 07009. Memories and condolences may kindly be shared at shookscedargrove. com. A Funeral Mass is planned for Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 10:00 a. m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 339 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, N. J. 07009. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Elaine may be made to the Eye Bank Association of America, 1101 17th Street WN, Suite 400, Washington D. C 20036. , would be greatly appreciated.