Eleanor M. Elkins
Eleanor M. Elkins
January 23, 1936 ~ August 20, 2012
Eleanor M. Elkins, 76, of McShane Street, entered into enternal life at 8:11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital in Southport. Eleanor had many wonderful years at Columbus Regional Hospital working in the Labor and Delivery Unit. She was thrilled when someone she had helped deliver over the years came up to her. She was blessed with many wonderful friends in her life. She loved all of her friends, the people she worked with, and all of her church friends at Flintwood Wesleyan Church, where she was a member. Eleanor was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend to everyone she knew. Born in Indianapolis January 23, 1936, Eleanor was the daughter of Forrest Keith Edens and Lillian Pfisterer Edens. She married Elisha D. Elkins Feb. 25, 1956. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Larry (Jayne) Elkins of Columbus, IN; daughters, Susan Barnett of Columbus, IN, Diane (Steve) Niemoeller of DeLand, FL, and Patty (Ron) England of Columbus, IN; brothers, Forrest "Bud" (Pam) Edens Jr. of Florida and Donald (Dee) Eden of Whiteland, IN; a sister, Jean Gartner of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Justin (Teresa) Kendrick, Darrell (Lyndsey) Kendrick Jr., Troy (Rhiannon) Napier, Jason (Becca) Napier, Jessica England, Kevin (Tina) England, Doug England, Steve England, Derek (Ashley) Elkins, Travis Brown, Ashlee Duncan-Elkins, Shon Day, Randy (Alicia) Day and Jennifer (Travis) Tindell; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Judy Pennington; and a grandson, David England. FUNERAL: Funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2012 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Wes Jones officiating. VISITATION: will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral home. BURIAL: Garland Brook Cemetery. MEMORIALS: Memorial contributions may be made to Flintwood Wesleyan Church, 5300 25th St., Columbus, IN 47203.
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January 23, 1936 ~ August 16, 2012
Eleanor M. Elkins, 76, of McShane Street, entered into enternal life at 8:11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital in Southport.
Eleanor had many wonderful years at Columbus Regional Hospital working in the Labor and Delivery Unit. She was thrilled when someone she had helped deliver over the years came up to her.
She was blessed with many wonderful friends in her life. She loved all of her friends, the people she worked with, and all of her church friends at Flintwood Wesleyan Church, where she was a member. Eleanor was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend to everyone she knew.
Born in Indianapolis January 23, 1936, Eleanor was the daughter of Forrest Keith Edens and Lillian Pfisterer Edens. She married Elisha D. Elkins Feb. 25, 1956. He survives.
Other survivors include a son, Larry (Jayne) Elkins of Columbus, IN; daughters, Susan Barnett of Columbus, IN, Diane (Steve) Niemoeller of DeLand, FL, and Patty (Ron) England of Columbus, IN; brothers, Forrest "Bud" (Pam) Edens Jr. of Florida and Donald (Dee) Eden of Whiteland, IN; a sister, Jean Gartner of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Justin (Teresa) Kendrick, Darrell (Lyndsey) Kendrick Jr., Troy (Rhiannon) Napier, Jason (Becca) Napier, Jessica England, Kevin (Tina) England, Doug England, Steve England, Derek (Ashley) Elkins, Travis Brown, Ashlee Duncan-Elkins, Shon Day, Randy (Alicia) Day and Jennifer (Travis) Tindell; 25 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Judy Pennington; and a grandson, David England.
FUNERAL: Funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2012 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Wes Jones officiating.
VISITATION: will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral home.
BURIAL: Garland Brook Cemetery.
MEMORIALS: Memorial contributions may be made to Flintwood Wesleyan Church, 5300 25th St., Columbus, IN 47203.
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Eleanor is an inspiration to all of us who were lucky enough to work with her and learn from her in Labor and Delivery. Thanks Eleanor for all you taught me.
PATTY WE JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
We wanted to offer our love, prayers and support to all of you. Please know that God is caring for you through the hands and hearts of others.
Elenor was an awesome lady. Like many my first encounter with Elenor was at birth. I believe she wqas there when both of my brothers were botn as well. Shortly after my birth I was fortunate when we moved into the same neighborhood as Elenor and were neighbors for many years. I have nothing but many fond memories of her.She was a very speicial person. Very caring and always willingto help those who needed it. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. I lost my mother a short while back and I know it’s hard. I will keep you in my paryers. Hang in there. She sure loved her family.
She was one of the most special people I know….she will be sadly missed. We love you Eleanor!!
I will miss her so much. She made me feel welcome from my first time atvFlintwood. She was one of the crochters and we had great times.
Eleanor will live forever in our hearts and our children’s hearts. She was a very important part in our early family life and her love and support will be treasured. Even though we left Columbus 22 years ago, we continued to remember her and kept in touch through the years. Her family and friends have lost a very dear and unique person; may the memories of the good times help overcome the today’s sorrow. With much love, Lidia & Raul