Dorris D Elkins
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Dorris D. Elkins
Age 99 1/2, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. She was born August 26, 1924 in Dutch Mills, Arkansas, the daughter of Robert and Cora (Whilock) Hodges.
Dorris retired from the University of Arkansas after 35 years of service, where she received an Award of Outstanding Service from the University of Arkansas Dining Services.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Noble Elkins, one granddaughter Lacy Elkins, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her son Gary Elkins and wife Helen; one sister Bobbie Pinkerton; two grandson Marty Elkins and Heath Elkins and his wife Tanya; four great grandchildren Dusty, Zac, Colby and Lauren; three great-great Auron, Braxton, and Blake Elkins and two bonus great-great grandchildren Cace and Kota Cooksey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Luginbuel Chapel with funeral service at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be in the Son's Chapel Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas, there will be no graveside service held.
Age 99 1/2, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. She was born August 26, 1924 in Dutch Mills, Arkansas, the daughter of Robert and Cora (Whilock) Hodges.
Dorris retired from the University of Arkansas after 35 years of service, where she received an Award of Outstanding Service from the University of Arkansas Dining Services.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Noble Elkins, one granddaughter Lacy Elkins, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her son Gary Elkins and wife Helen; one sister Bobbie Pinkerton; two grandson Marty Elkins and Heath Elkins and his wife Tanya; four great grandchildren Dusty, Zac, Colby and Lauren; three great-great Auron, Braxton, and Blake Elkins and two bonus great-great grandchildren Cace and Kota Cooksey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 PM at Luginbuel Chapel with funeral service at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be in the Son's Chapel Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas, there will be no graveside service held.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation
1:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel.
Final Resting Place
General
Aug 26, 1924
Mar 3, 2024
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Tributes
Seeing the pictures of Doris' smiling face brings back such fond memories of our work at the university. She always had a smile on her face.
Phyllis Fennell - coworker
I enjoyed working at the nursing home and see her all the time. Sh will be missed
Loretta Holliman - Friend
To the Elkins family, My heart is with you during this time. I will miss her with all my heart. She was truly so kind to me and an incredible great grandma to my sons. Granny you will be missed.
Sheila R Helms - Friend
To the Elkins Family, we are so sorry to hear Granny Dorsey has gone to be with Jesus, tho we never had the pleasure of meeting her, we are saddened for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. We love you all. God Bless. Randy and Chrissy Goodwin
Randall Goodwin - Family/Friend
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation
1:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel.
Final Resting Place
General
Aug 26, 1924
Mar 3, 2024
99
Documents