Elaine Sanders-Mayfield was born in Frankfurt, Germany to Deacon Cleveland and Missionary Pearlie Sanders was the 8th and last child of the Sanders children. After her father’s retirement from the military, her family took up residence in Willingboro, NJ. A large portion of the family still remains in Willingboro today.

She began singing at the age of 6 and attempted her first solo at 12 years old. She seriously accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior in 1972 and was baptized at the El-Bethel Baptist Church of Trenton, NJ, where the Rev. Dr.

John A. Gaines was her pastor. Elaine continued on her Christian journey, growing in the word and ministering as a soloist, with her family and other gospel groups. Elaine sang background for Tramaine Hawkins for 2 years and opened concerts for such greats as Richard Smallwood, Ernest Pugh, and Tamela Mann. She was a member of the group Arneld Dupree and Company for 33 years, singing across the tri-state area. Additionally, she is an active member of the Central New Jersey Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America, which recorded and released in 2020 the CD, “Great Praise”. Elaine sings lead-on the song “Honor Thy God” was written by Aaron Brooks. The CD was executively produced by D. Corey Shipley, Joseph Jackson, and Aaron Brooks. Elaine has performed concerts and ministered solo across the United States including Bermuda.

Elaine is an active member (20 years) of the St. John Baptist Church of Camden, NJ, where the Rev. Dr. Silas M. Townsend is the Pastor. She is a member of the Music Ministry Staff, Combined Choir, Sista Praise, and Adoration Ensemble and serves as one of the Youth Ministry Leaders for the Teen Choir. She also serves as one of the choir directors for the Combined Mass Choir and the Teen Choir. The Church Combined Choirs recorded their first CD in 2001 Josiah Music Publishing, Elaine sang lead on 2 songs from the recording, “Enter His Gates” and “Come to Jesus”. She is also a member of “A Voice of a Different Kind” Ministry. This ministry supports through fundraising students, and families in need and gives annual scholarships to college-bound youth.