Elaine Chudleigh Shalek, Born in Houston, TX peacefully passed away May 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Shalek, a marriage of 64 years. She is cherished and survived by 6 children, 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and one sister.

The family will greet friends 5-7PM, Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Klein Funeral Home Chapel with a vigil service to begin at 7PM. A funeral Mass will be 11AM, Friday, May 19, 2017 at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 7810 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX 77379. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX. 77210-4486, In memory of Elaine Shalek in support of Robert J. Shalek Fellowship Fund – M.S./Ph.D