Elaine E. Jensen
Elaine E. Jensen
Elaine E. Jensen, 86, of Ashville, NY, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 at UPMC Chautauqua. She was born in Jamestown on Dec. 10, 1939, and was a daughter of the late Clayton and June Sawdey Thomas.
Elaine had been employed as a waitress for many years by Davidson’s Restaurant, as well as by the former Alfie’s and Jenny’s restaurants. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and the Harmony Senior Citizens. She will always be remembered as “The Matriarch of the Family”.
Surviving is a daughter, June Matherly of Ashville and son, Terry (Lisa) Barrett of Youngsville, PA; daughter-in-law, Barb Klein of Ashville; 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter; four stepchildren: Doug Jensen, Brian (Kim) Jensen, Edward (Rachel) Jensen III, and Michael Jensen, all of California; and several nieces and nephews.
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Jensen, Jr. whom she married Dec. 8, 1990 and who died June 1, 2013; a son, Jerry Klein; 2 grandchildren, Carl E. Brown and Sean D. Barrett; and two sisters, Pat Munday and Nancy Costanzo.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 10th in the Lind Funeral Home, led by Rev. Mike Childs. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. for 2 hours prior to the service. Share your condolences at www.lindfuneralhome.com.
