Doris Elaine Ard

December 16, 1944 - January 7, 2021

Doris Elaine Ard (Groce), age 76, entered into rest January 7, 2021. Elaine was born in Greenville, South Carolina and was a long-time resident of Tallahassee, Florida. Elaine retired from Florida State University as an administrative assistant but more importantly, enjoyed her role as an “adopted mom” to many students. She never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Elaine was known for her love of animals, holiday decorations, and the Florida State Seminoles. For over 10 years, she could be found on the third baseline cheering on the “Noles”. Elaine is preceded in death by her Aunt Elizabeth Jones of Greenville, South Carolina, Aunt Helen Feagans of Tampa, Florida, Cousin Helen Beeler of Tampa, Florida and Cousin Ronnie Jones of Greenville, South Carolina. Elaine is survived by her children Kellie Tucker Caswell (Lee) of Tallahassee, Florida, Kenneth Tucker (Bethany) of Riverview, Florida and grandchildren: Courtney, Taylor Grace, Jacob, and Myles, sister Eloise Duffie (Ken) of Pelzer, South Carolina and cousins Bobbie Covenah of Springfield, Georgia, and Stan and Mike Jones of Greenville, South Carolina. Honoring Elaine’s wishes, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tallahassee Animal Shelter or FSU Bullpen Club. Tallahassee Animal Shelter: www.talgov.com/animals/asc-donate.aspx FSU Bullpen Club: https://seminoles.evenue.net/www/ev_fsuse/ss/ev/DonationEntry?donationCd=CC&siteId=ev_fsuse&locale=en_US&linkID=fsuse Forever in our hearts, may she rest in peace. Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.