Charlotte Elaine Guilford passed away on August 22, 2020 in Billings, Montana. Elaine was born at home in Newbury, Massachusetts to Ralph and Mary Chase. She had one brother William, he died many years ago. Elaine graduated from Newburyport High School in 1956. In 1957 she married Charles (Charlie) Guilford. They were married for 59 years. Charlie passed away in 2016. The family moved west from Portsmouth, NH. in 1968 to Billings, MT. It was in Billings that Elaine began a career in banking. In 1973 the family moved to Sheridan and Elaine continued her career in banking until her retirement. Elaine enjoyed spending time at the Kalif Shrine with Charlie and their many friends. She was also active in the Daughters of the Nile. After Charlie died, Elaine would spend time at the Kalif Shrine watching Jeopardy with friends. To those friends, we say, thank you, for walking our Mother to and from her car and looking after her. It was the end of the day she enjoyed the most.She is survived by three children, Chuck (Suzan) Buffalo, WY.; Robert (Barbara) Billings, MT., and Linda Songer (Don) of Sheridan, WY., and two Granddaughters.At her request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Kalif Shrine Crippled Children\'s Fund.Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.