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Kristen Elizabeth Elkins

Kristen Elkins Obituary

Kristen Elizabeth Elkins, 18, of Lexington, Va., died on Monday, October 12, 2009. Memorial services 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at Lexington Baptist Church. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home, Lexington, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Kristen Elkins

146 Entries

November 11, 2009

God's Most Precious Ones

November 11, 2009

My Sweet Angel

November 11, 2009

Mom

November 11, 2009

Dear Kristen,
Sweet, sweet child of mine!!! I miss you. I love you! I feel so alone without you, yet how I also rejoice in the fact that you are in heaven. Whole, well - not burdened by your earthly body. Oh, how I wish I had told you more how much I loved you. How I wish I could have had just one more day, yet I know God’s Plan for you is divine and not for me to question. How I see His handiwork in your life and in mine! Thank you for those eighteen wonderful years. Thank you for your love, patience, & understanding. Thank you so much for all you taught me in your time here on earth. You were such a blessing to me, to your brother and sisters and to your Papa Todd. We will forever be better people because of you!

Love Forever,

November 11, 2009

Dear Kristen,
I am missing you today. How often I took for granted your presence in my life. I can’t remember my life without you. I could always come home to you. You were always there for me. How foreign is the thought that I will go home to a house without you in it. I hope your life was content. Did you know that I always loved you even when I was busy and didn’t take the time to stop and enjoy your presence. You filled our home with love and fullness. Without you the house and my heart seem so empty. You gave me the strength to do so much in my life. Your smile soothed the rough edges away from so many days.
Your presence in our lives was so powerful. You helped your brother and sisters to learn compassion, tolerance and patience. I too learned these things from you.

Thank you!

Love,
Mom

Eileen Head

November 11, 2009

With love and prayer for you everyday~

Charlottesville Rehab Equipment

November 11, 2009

Dear Susan, Todd and loved ones,
Kristen was a very special young lady whom we will miss.
Aric Van Brocklin
Patty Van Brocklin
Theresa Spangler
Ronnie

Jeanne Faulds

November 11, 2009

With sympathy & prayers ( & happy memories of Kristen)

Sue Ellen Haver

November 11, 2009

Thinking of You,
Love,
Haver

Faculty and Staff of Central Elementary

November 11, 2009

Dear Mahood Family,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful daughter with us at the service on Thursday. It was such a special time. Our staff wanted to support you family, please accept this expression of our love for you all. Let us know if we can help in any way.
God Bless

RCHS Faculty & Staff

November 11, 2009

Susan and Family,
Those we cherish will always live on in memory.
With Sympathy,

Dale, Shellee, John Scott & Maranda Moore

November 11, 2009

Although no words of sympathy can ease the loss you bear, still, may you find some comfort knowing others truly care.
Love

Bobbie Canfield

November 11, 2009

With Sympathy,

Christie & Ben Urso

November 11, 2009

Susan & Todd,
We were so saddened to hear of Kristen's death - what a horrible shock for you. We'll have you all in our prayers at this difficult time.
Love

Ramona Toppings

November 11, 2009

I am so sorry.

Becca Smith

November 11, 2009

Susan & Family.
I know Kristen was a dear gift that will be missed sorely. She couldn't have had a better family to love and fight for her. May God give you all the comfort and strength that you need to get past the pain of her death.
Love,

JoAnn Yelverton

November 11, 2009

My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Mountain View PTA Board

November 11, 2009

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love

November 11, 2009

Thinking of you and family,
If there's anything you need, let us know.
Love Ya,
Caroline,
Mike,
Nancy,
Brittany,
Mikey,
David,
Alice Martin

Twila Brown

November 11, 2009

Todd, Susan Alex, Emily, & Sarah,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers daily. Please call on me if I can assist in any way.
Sincerely,

Mel & Holly Saunders

November 11, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.

Jackie & Dale Buckner

November 11, 2009

Susan & Todd,
We can only imagine your sadness at the loss of Kristen. Heaven gained a very special "whole" angel who can soar....PTL!!! May this comfort you.
In Christ,

November 11, 2009

Susan and Todd,
We were sorry to hear about Kristen.
Susie & Mac Crawford
Pam & Jay

Phillip & Caroline Mace

November 11, 2009

When our hearts are saddened by the loss of one we love, the courage that we truly need comes only from above, but may you find some comfort at this time you're going through just knowing that many thoughts and prayers are always there with you.
Love,

Phil & Mary Huffman

November 11, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss - We understand the pain and will be praying for you and your family.

Pam & Stanley Dudley

November 11, 2009

Take Care Susan

Charles & Mary Roth

November 11, 2009

You are part of many thoughts and hearts right now. Getting through this time will be difficult, but let those around you help ease the pain of your saddness.
Love,
Grandma & Grandpa

Pro-Careers, INC

November 11, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Take Care and God Bless.
The Pro-Careers Gang
Betty-Jo
Stephanie
Christina
Vickie

Carol Phemister

November 11, 2009

Dearest Susan,
I am so deeply sorry at your loss of Kristen. I did not know that she was your daughter. Everyone has said that you have been an incredible mother. My heart goes out to you. Ever since I met you, I have admired you - and now even more so. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Warmth,

Jody & Linda Moore

November 11, 2009

May God Bless and keep you is his tender loving care. We are praying for you.

Paul Barron

November 11, 2009

Susan and Todd,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Kristen. Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. She is now an angel watching over you.
Wishing you God's peace,

Matt & Kate Crossman

November 11, 2009

Our thoughts & prayers are with you-

Gail Clark

November 11, 2009

"Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted."
Matthew 5:4 (RSV)

Elaine Hall

November 11, 2009

Todd & Susan,
I am sorry to hear about your lose of your daughter, You are in my prayers.
Love you,

Alice Waddell

November 11, 2009

Thinking of you and hoping you will find comfort in special memories.

Flora Sorrells

November 11, 2009

You all certainly have my sympathy. I am so saddened with Kristen's death but what a miracle child she was- No one on earth could have given her any better care than you did & you know where she is now, so take care and God Bless you all.
Love,

Mary Carson Watts Worley

November 11, 2009

Although I only met Kristen once when I was very young, I still remember how special I thought she was and how much I loved holding her. At her funeral, that memory came rushing back to me. I know you will always miss her and nothing I say can really make you feel any better, but I do hope that you will feel God's presence and know that she is with Him looking out for you. I am praying for all of you and I hope you will let me know if there is anything I can do.
All my love,

Jeri & Chuck Watts

November 11, 2009

Dear Susan,
It is so hard, I know, to lose a member of the family. I cannot know how much harder it was for you to give Kristen up to the Lord.
Please know that your love and caring were an inspiration to all of us and you touched our lives (and that of Mary Carson) in a way we always treasure.
Take Care of yourself and cling to your wonderful memories of a daughter who was a blessing in your life as you have been a blessing to ours.

Alexia Smith

November 11, 2009

Dear Todd & Susan,
I was so sorry to read that your dear Kristen has passed on. The way Todd spoke of her, I know she was surrounded by loving care all of her short, full life.
My heart is with you. May your faith & the love of friends and family sustain you.
Affectionately,

Johnnie & Ruby Leighton

November 11, 2009

Dear Susan and Family,
We are sorry about the loss of your dear Kristen. And know you will miss her very much. She will continue to live in the hearts of all of us who knew her.
Our love,

Sharon Massie

November 11, 2009

Susan,
I was sorry to learn of Kristen's death. Please know that you, your children and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Emily Knick

November 11, 2009

Susan & Family,
May it console you to know that your loved one lives on in the hearts and memories of so many who care,
Sincerely,
With my deepest sympathy,

Cynnthia Hintz

November 11, 2009

Susan,
I don't know if you remember me - friend of Margie Page. I first met you and Kristen at Margie's when Kristen was a baby. She was a beautiful baby who had a wonderful smile that lit up all of those around her. It's a blessing that she was with you for 18 years - a miracle of God. Take Care-
Remembering you and your family with prayers -

Rebecca, Brenna, & Austin Patterson

November 11, 2009

Prayers are for you.
Love,

Pat Hayden

November 11, 2009

I send you roses that I hope can be planted so that they will flourish with happy memories of Kristen. I hope that each time they bloom, you will remember her smile and it will make you smile. I love you all.
Love, Pat

Fairfield Elementary Staff

November 11, 2009

Please know that we are sharing your loss and care a great deal about you and your family.

Patty Higgins

November 11, 2009

Dear Susan & family,
I know this is a difficult time for all of you as you adjust to daily life without Kristen. Susan- I admire you greatly. Your unceasing love and dedication over the last 18 years gave Kristen a wonderful life and the opportunity to experience the most wonderful gift - that of being loved unconditionally. You gave her 18 years and now God will give her an eternity of wholeness and peace. My prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,

Natural Bridge Elementary School

November 11, 2009

Susan and Todd,
We're holding you close in our thoughts.
The Staff at Natural Bridge Elementary

Gwen Whitmore

November 11, 2009

You and your family have been on my mind Susan. You will all continue to be in my thoughts & prayers.

Lexington Baptist Church

November 11, 2009

We want you to know that you continue to be in our hearts and prayers

The Kindergarten Team at Central Elementary

November 11, 2009

Dear Susan and family,
May family and friends help bring you comfort and peace during this time.
Thoughts and prayers. ~April
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family! May God guide you and comfort you always. Love you ~Carolyn
May precious memories of your daughter comfort you during this difficult time. ~ Christina
I remember the first time I met Kristen, such a sweet, sweet bundle of joy! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Bless you. ~Lori
God Bless and keep you all during this sad and difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Julie

Val & Stan Tomlin

November 11, 2009

Susan, Todd & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Kristen passing away. I have been remembering all the times when I worked with her at Enderly and then when you came to work at Mt. View. Wonderful times when you would bring her to school. She touched many lives and was sure delight. She will be missed, but remembered in our hearts. May God Bless and Comfort you all.
Love,

Sally & Dick Sessoms

November 11, 2009

We do hold you in our thoughts ad prayers.

Karen Miller

November 10, 2009

Hi Susan,
This is Karen from VATT. I was singing your praises today at our
monthly ITRT meeting and Karen Campbell later pulled me aside and told
me about your daughter. I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am
for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs and Best wishes,
Karen

Debbie Yancey

November 10, 2009

Dear Susan,
Carol shared your heart breaking email with me today. Please know that I will surround you and your family with prayer. How blessed you were to have had Kristen as your daughter and her to have had you as her mother. I remember her well and know that your heart has a hole in it that will never be filled. I'm thankful she went home so peacefully, in her home surrounded with the love and joy you all brought to her. Take care of each other now, and remember there are many who feel your pain. Love, Debbie

Carol Wiegle

November 10, 2009

Susan;

I am so sad to hear of Kristen's death. I know what an inspiration she was to your family and to all those who had the pleasure of knowing her.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Thank you for your kind words. I have passed them on to my co-directors.

Carol

Cindy Snyder

November 10, 2009

Dear Susan

Please know that I will continue to pray for you and your family. I cannot begin to understand the effects of something like this but I know Someone that does and He will never leave nor forsake you. God Bless you and your family as I know that right now Kristen is bringing great joy and blessing to the Father.

Love ya

Erin Hutchinson

November 10, 2009

Susan, I hope you don't mind my stopping by unannounced with comfort quilts for you and the kids. As I told the kids, in our quilt guild we think that wrapping yourself up in a quilt is like getting a hug, and can sometimes cheer you up when you are feeling down. It is only symbolic, but I'm hugging all of you in my thoughts and prayers right now. I can't imagine what you are going through, so I can't offer words of wisdom, but I can listen or hang out or whatever it is you need whenever you need me. You are a very special woman, and I'm so sorry that you and your family have suffered such a loss. See you tomorrow.

Alyson Bond

November 10, 2009

Just wanted to send a hug to you. I am thinking about you all and praying that you will feel comfort from friends and family.

Alyson

Laura Schnetzler

November 10, 2009

Susan,
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. You are constantly in my thoughts and my heart goes out to you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you now or in the future.

Linda Bayly Smith

November 10, 2009

Dear Susan,
My heart goes out to you. You were such a wounderful mother to Kristin. She has gone to be an angel with God. Please if there is anything I can do please let me know. You and your family will be in my thoughts
and prayers.

Erin Hutchinson

November 10, 2009

I've been thinking of you all day, and I wish there was something I could say besides 'sorry'. I don't want to be in the way, but if there is anything you need or that I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. Bring food, distract the kids, anything.

Debbie Hodge

November 10, 2009

Susan,

I want you to know that I am thinking of you and your family during this sad time. My heart goes out to you. I know Kristin is so peaceful now and will be in God's arms forever. She will be waiting on you when it is your time to cross over to the other side with open arms.

God Bless You,
Debbie

Ashley Painter

November 10, 2009

I can't even express in words how sorry I am to have received the news today. I am truly sorry about the loss of Kristen, and your family is in my thoughts.

Leigh Pettrey

November 10, 2009

Susan,
You and your entire family are deeply in my thoughts and prayers. You are a strong woman and have done a beautiful job with being such a loving mother. Your children will grow through this experience with the help and support of yourself and Todd. Gather your strength from the Lord and when you feel like your heart is breaking all over again...offer up praise for the good in your life and the blessing of Kristen, and she was a blessing, now just think of it this way,.....the other three have a guardian angel watching over them......that's how I survived when I went through losing Robyn......a guardian angel.......another way of help[ing them through the grief.......I love you my dear dear friend.........
Leigh

Becky Fleshman

November 10, 2009

I am thinking about you and praying for you and Todd and the kids. If you need me, I am here. We will see you soon.
Love

Rob Earhart

November 10, 2009

Sorry to hear about your loss, we will be thinking of you.

Brady Saunders

November 10, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers,

Beverly Saunders

November 10, 2009

I have you & your family in my thoughts & prayers. You've been an amazing mother.
Sincerely,

Tricia Lillaheart

November 10, 2009

Dear Susan,
I am so sorry about your loss. You have been the most beautiful mother imaginable to Kristen. She was such a blessing to this world. I believe that the world is a better place because Kristen was here, and because of the way you showed the world how to honor a child with disablilities. Your other children will always be wiser and more sensitive because they loved Kristen. What a beautiful child Kristen was! With all my heart, as a follower of Jesus, I believe that Kristen is in Heaven and that she is experiencing bliss beyond what "no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived" (i Cor. 2:9) May you and your family rest in that certainty! Much Love,

Sheree & Newton Gillespie

November 10, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Frits & Jacqueline Van Der Leeden

November 10, 2009

Dear Todd and Susan,
We were both deeply saddened to hear about your loss. While Kristen's life was a short one, during its time she was able to be happy, because of the comfort and constant care you two gave her. Also, we believe that she knew how much she was loved by both of you, as well as by her brother and sisters. We hope and pray that time will soon replace the sorrow you now feel with memories of happier days you spent together. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Debbie Beckley

November 10, 2009

Dear Susan,
I had just enough time to attend that amazing memorial service for Kristen. Unfortunately I was unable to stay for the reception afterwards. A flood of memories went through my head as I glanced at the photos and heard the heartfelt messages from so many. You are an incredible mother. To watch Sarah & Alex read their story and share their grief and to see how strong you were to have written such a beautiful piece - It just broke my heart. I send you and all much much and caring.

Susie Culpepper

November 10, 2009

Dear Susan,
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
With Sympathy and Love

Alice Shewey

November 10, 2009

Todd & Susan,
Kristen was a joy to work with. She spent most of her time laughing at me! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ruthie & Gary Higgins

November 10, 2009

So sorry about Kristen!

Mary Myers

November 10, 2009

You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bess each of you!

Paige & Marsha Owens

November 10, 2009

Each Person is a CREATION OF GOD
Each Mind a THOUGHT OF GOD
Each Life a BREATH OF GOD

That describes Kristen.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know of you need anything.

Pam Burks

November 10, 2009

Dear Susan,
Please know that I have been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Know that Kristen is in a better place and that one day you will be together again.

Carol Burke

November 10, 2009

Dear Susan,
What a wonderful service Kristen had! I'm sure she was smiling down at her family and friends and at the great tribute given to her life. Kristen was so lucky to have you for a mom & I feel so fortunate that I had the chance to get to know both of you way back when Kristen was so small. What a miracle her life has been in so many ways! I'm keeping you & Your family in my thoughts & prayers during this sad time -

With Love always

Betty Bryant

November 10, 2009

Thinking of you with prayer.

Ruby P. Craft

November 10, 2009

May God Bless You All

Sandy Nye

November 9, 2009

I am so sorry about you and you family losing one you love so much. Be reminded that love is so much greater than death and love never dies.
~Sandy

Jessica Quisenberry & Family

November 9, 2009

Our deepest sympathy, love, and prayers.

KCRC Family

November 9, 2009

Your friends and family @ KCRC are thinking of you and your family.

Bill & Bessie Hawes

November 9, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family. God Bless
Love,

Effinger Faculty & Staff

November 9, 2009

Thinking of you~

Steve, Ann & Family

November 9, 2009

With deepest sympathy,

Pastor Michael

November 9, 2009

Dear Todd & Susan,
I just want to express my sympathy to you. Your love for Kristen was so evident to us who observed from a distance. Thank you for showing unconditional love. I'm praying for you each day. May the Lord bless you with comfort, grace and peace that are unexplainable.
God Bless

Linda & Lewis Jessee

November 9, 2009

Word was just received of Kristen's Home-going. Bless your dear hearts. Please know that you all are in our prayers.

Am reading Isaiah 40:28-31... The Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth...Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.... They will soar on wings like eagles; They will run and not grow weary, They will walk and not be faint--as Kristen is today and forever more. May these words of God be a comfort to your hearts today & everyday.
Linda Jesse

Debbie and George Wheeler

November 9, 2009

Dear Susan, Todd and Family,
My first day back in Lexington - to watch my new granddaughter (Don and Stacie Wheeler's baby) I also heard that Kristen had gone on to be with the Lord at 18 years - she was the same age as our daughter Jacqueline, when she passed on. Just want you to know how heartfelt our sympathies truly are. We will keep you in our prayers. I know the whole community is grieving for your loss. I prefer to see her wonderful smiling face as she runs down the streets of gold.
Love and Prayers

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