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ELAM’S CELEBRATING 55TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY!

December 18, 2015 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Larry and Sharon Elam are celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary. They were married on December 17, 1960.

The Elam’s have been blessed with 3 children; Kelli, Randal and Candace. And, they have 2 grandchildren; Larson and Shea.
They plan to celebrate by taking a trip to Riviera Maya in Mexico.

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