Brenda was one of my few best friends, a few years ago we reconnected on FB and talked on the phone. Hearing her voice took me back to the skating rink. Brenda had skating skills. Her laugh was so great you had to laugh with her you just couldn't help yourself. She had gone to my grandma and grandpa's house one weekend with me. We stayed up half the night talking, laughing and chewing what had to be 40 pounds of Spearmint gum we had loaded up on at the store on the way there. We had a blast!
Funny how time pulls us apart as we all grow up have families and move to different states. It doesn't mean we care less about one another it just means that life moves us around to where I guess we are supposed to be and although visiting on FB and the calls were not as good as if I had gotten to see her again I will forever be thankful for the blessing of getting to hear her voice and laugh again. Rest in Peace, my friend, losing you leaves a great big hole in my heart. My prayers always for your family for the hole in their hearts are even bigger.
Brenda Lea Elkins, 62, of Fort Smith passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Smith and Thelma Greenwood; and brothers, Jerry and Harold Smith.
She is survived by her son, Joe Elkins of Hackett; grandsons, Kamron and Christopher Elkins of Hackett; and two sisters, Phyllis Roberts and husband Les of Birmingham, AL and Velda Smith of Fort Smith; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial service will be 11:00 AM Thursday at Living Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 12515 Highway 253, Fort Smith, AR. Cremation was under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
FAMILY
Joe Elkins, Son
Harold and Thelma Smith, Parents (deceased)
Phyllis Roberts and husband Les, Sister
Velda Smith, Sister
Jerry Smith, Brother (deceased)
Harold Smith, Brother (deceased)
Christopher Elkins, Grandchild
Kamron Elkins, Grandchild
Brenda is also survived by her many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Susan Johnston (Boston)
Brenda was one of my few best friends, a few years ago we reconnected on FB and talked on the phone. Hearing her voice took me back to the skating rink. Brenda had skating skills.
Her laugh was so great you had to laugh with her you just couldn't help yourself. She had gone to my grandma and grandpa's house one weekend with me. We stayed up half the night talking, laughing and chewing what had to be 40 pounds of Spearmint gum we had loaded up on at the store on the way there. We had a blast!
Funny how time pulls us apart as we all grow up have families and move to different states. It doesn't mean we care less about one another it just means that life moves us around to where I guess we are supposed to be and although visiting on FB and the calls were not as good as if I had gotten to see her again I will forever be thankful for the blessing of getting to hear her voice and laugh again. Rest in Peace, my friend, losing you leaves a great big hole in my heart. My prayers always for your family for the hole in their hearts are even bigger.
I'll love you 4-ever
Susan Johnston Boston Class of 1974
Beth A. Richards (Swenson)
OBITUARY
Brenda L. Elkins
SEPTEMBER 23, 1956 – NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Brenda Lea Elkins, 62, of Fort Smith passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Smith and Thelma Greenwood; and brothers, Jerry and Harold Smith.
She is survived by her son, Joe Elkins of Hackett; grandsons, Kamron and Christopher Elkins of Hackett; and two sisters, Phyllis Roberts and husband Les of Birmingham, AL and Velda Smith of Fort Smith; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial service will be 11:00 AM Thursday at Living Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 12515 Highway 253, Fort Smith, AR. Cremation was under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
FAMILY