Sandra Jean Tarver Elam, 69, of Covington, TN passed away on June 9, 2024 at Baptist Hospital Memphis.

Mrs. Elam was a wonderful, loving care giver for her husband, Robert during his illness. She loved visiting the Georgia Mountains. During her working career she was employed by Fed Ex, Campbell Clinic and worked with her families business, Truth Incorporated.

Jean was preceded in death by her first husband, Danny L. Tarver and parents, Max Dri and Donna Sue Burlisen.

She leaves her husband, Marion Robert Elam, her sister, Linda Alsup (Eddie) of Memphis, TN; one brother Robert Allen Burlisen of Southaven, MS; one brother in-law, Rodger Elam (Susan) of Brighton, TN; one sister in-law, Frances Craig of Munford, TN; also 12 beloved nieces and nephews, Skipper, Brian and Jasen Elam, Michael and Trish Green; Duncan and Ethan  Alsup, Amy Faught and Kate Alsup Pascal, John Robert Burlisen, Jeanne Burlisen, and Julie McGinnis; also several great-nieces and nephews.