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Inez ELKS Obituary
Mrs. Elks was a native of Hyde County, N.C., and a Yorktown resident since 1957. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother and was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed gardening.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton Lee Elks; a daughter, Beverly Digiacomo; and a granddaughter, Lisa Lumley and is survived by her daughters, Connie Lumley and her husband, Michael of Yorktown, Faye Lake and her husband, Don of Fredrick, Md.; a son, Carlton (Carl) Ray Elks of Charlottesville, Va.; sisters, Margaret Cutheral of Hampton and Doris Aderholt of Northern, Va.; a brother, Matthew Armstrong of Illinois; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held noon Friday, Nov. 19, 2010, in Parklawn Memorial Park, Hampton.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association 4217 park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
Amory Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Inez ELKS
Desiree Bergman
December 3, 2010
My heart, thought and prayers go out to the Elks family, as Inez will truely be missed by all.... I took care of Inez at Rosewood Village and although I was only there for a short time (8months), she left a mark on my heart....Inez's favorite was COFFEE, she loved her coffee and I knew every morning before her breakfast was served she wanted a nice hot cup of coffee to start her day off. She had great care takers, Martha, Patty and Annie and a wonderful son to whom meant the world to her she always enjoyed going out and having lunch or dinner with him or just being in his presence made her day brighter. Inez you will truely missed by all but god has special plans for you, miss you !!!
Laura Beech
November 21, 2010
So sorry for your loss. You were a great and supportive son to her.
Jill McHale
November 21, 2010
Granny, you always made me feel as if every moment we spent together was special. You always listened, never judged..but were always willing to lend a few wise words of encouragement. I feel so blessed that you were my granny...I will always carry you in my heart.
November 21, 2010
Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts. Your postings mean so much to our family. Her home was always welcome to everyone. Never knock, just walk right in and more times than not she would be cooking or making a pot of coffee. She would always have dinner on the table when I came down to visit from Maryland. And what a dinner it was. She knew my favorite which was butter beans and corn meal dumplings. Connie, Beverly, Carl and myself were truly blessed. Many thanks Carl and Connie for taking such good care of our Mom.
Your loving daughter, Fay
November 21, 2010
Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts. Your postings mean so much to our family. Her home was always welcome to everyone. Never knock, just walk right in and more times than not she would be cooking or making a pot of coffee. She would always have dinner on the table when I came down to visit from Maryland. And what a dinner it was. She knew my favorite which was butter beans and corn meal dumplings. Connie, Beverly, Carl and myself were truly blessed. Many thanks Carl and Connie for taking such good care of our Mom. She is in heaven now and my beautiful sister Beverly will carry on - God Bless
Your loving daughter, Fay
carl
November 21, 2010
She was my Sunshine, and as the hours and days go by, i miss her more and more. I reflect on how she loved those around her, how she wanted to know what everybody was doing and how they were doing. She can not be replaced, only remembered, and let us take a page from her book and live life contently.
Mom brought to us patty, martha, annie, and loquita who are now a part of our family forever, and are blessings which we would have never known without mom - mom's gift to us to help us carry on.
I love you mom, and will always remember you for the rest of my days...
your son...carl
November 19, 2010
Hi, Connie, Joe told me of your mother's death....I just wanted to add a perspective or image of your mom that goes back over 45 years when we were teenagers: number one, I thought she was a beautiful woman with her pretty light-colored hair and then I loved her southern accent, and lastly, it was a great wonder to me that she was expecting a child at this particular time in all of our lives, I have some fond memories of visiting her home. Trust you will know God's comfort and peace in the days ahead. Cathleen Baker
Jessica & Kendall Alling-Klapperich
November 18, 2010
To the whole family:
You are all in our thoughts & prayers. It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were all a special part of such a well lived life. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love Always,
Patty Harlan
November 18, 2010
Connie,Faye,Carl & Family
I wish to express how much Inez loved you all and how many times every day she spoke of things you all had done. She was a great story teller and she stole everyones heart that knew her. I heard so much about the family I feel a part. May God bless each one of you all with peace & Love.
Yours always, caregiver & Friend.
Gary & Sharon Carl
November 17, 2010
We send our deepest sympathy to the family on your loss.
Gary and Sharon Carl
Ms. Anna Allmond
Sylvia Berry
November 17, 2010
Faye, I would like to express my sincere sympathy to you, Connie and Carl on the passing of your Mother.
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