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ELAINE DOROTHY ATKINSON
1960 - 2018
ELAINE DOROTHY ATKINSON
1960 - 2018
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BORN
1960
DIED
2018
ELAINE ATKINSON Obituary
Born March 31, 1960 in Erie, PA passed on Friday, November 23, 2018. Elaine, founder and director of the Carnegie Mellon Role Models program is survived by her daughter, Alicia and son-in-law, Aaron; three grandchildren, Tylar, Aaron, Jr., and Elijah; two great-grandchildren, Harlie and Haylie; two sisters, Renee and Pamela; and mother, Stella. She was a wonderful, caring person. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and students. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. All condolences and acknowledgments can be directed to The Facebook Page at Elaine Atkinson (Role Models) group page.
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Karla Odhiambo (Paul)
March 13, 2024
It was the 1970's, at Bethlehem Temple Apostolic church, when my family and I first met Elaine and her sister Pam.
It was there that I believe Elaine had received the baptism of the HOLY GHOST, speaking in fluent tongues as the Spirit of God gave her the utterance to speak.
In those days, Elaine and Pam would often come over to our house after Service, enjoy dinner with us, and fellowship.
On Sunday's my Mother would often cook a roast beef dinner with rice or mash potatoes with gravy; there was always dessert, and always plenty of food!
Elaine was very fond of my brother Kevin, and their friendship had lasted for years. The last time I saw Elaine, she was in some relationship distress and called Kevin. He picked her up, and she spent the night at our house, the same house on Buffalo Road. She had slept in my bedroom, respectively. I believe the year was 1990, or in the late 1980's.
We were all gathered to our home-state of Erie, Pennsylvania, in May; our Mother had passed that same year, 2018.
I remember Elaine as a strong person.
For whatever reason I had never known Elaine's age. I had always considered her to be older in years, and am surprised to learn that we shared the same birth year; Elaine was only eight months older than me!
One thing I do know about Elaine, is that she LOVED her sisters, AFFECTIONATELY!
I also know that Elaine had once made her "CALLING AND ELECTION SURE" into the KINGDOM of GOD, by having once giving her heart to the LORD Jesus Christ, the Saviour, as a youth.
If she had strayed--because of life's challenges, I trust through God's GRACE she was able to regained and replaced her ETERNAL faith and confidence in the LORD, even as the scripture states,
"...when we are old, we will NOT depart."
A word of Encouragement:
The LORD knew Elaine's heart, and sometimes we don't always accept or understand, but the LORD knows how to "SAVE" us.
My sincere condolences to the Atkinson Family, and on behalf of my siblings, the PAUL Family:
Jeffrey, Kenneth, Kevin, Katrina, Keslyn (deceased), and Keelia.
Elaine: FOREVER our Sister in Christ Jesus the LORD; FOREVER our FRIEND!
Karla (Paul) Odhiambo
March 13, 2024
Shalom
Pamela Atkinson
November 25, 2019
Sissy, I miss you sooo much! I finally pushed through the pain and finished the Afghan I was working on for you. Everyone loved it, and, its going to be featured in an upcoming show of my work. You will always and forever live in my heart. I love you Sister Blue, and I will always be proud to be your little Sister Black.
Kedar Robinson
December 20, 2018
Aunt Elaine I will always love and miss you.
Buddy
December 7, 2018
I love you so much grandma. I have so many great memories of you that I will always cherish. Miss you
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Buddy
December 7, 2018
I love you so much grandma. I have so many great memories of you that I will always cherish. Miss you
Rochelle Croom
December 5, 2018
Rest peacefully, Ms. Elaine. Although, we never met, I am very good friends with your daughter Alicia. Alicia always spoke fond of you and I know your kind spirit will definitely be missed.
Pamela Atkinson
December 5, 2018
Elaine I will always love and cherish your memory. You were my big sister and best friend, and, I'm so glad for the time we spent together before you went to heaven. We laughed till we cried and had the best time. So until next we meet sister blue, sis black will be missing you. I LOVE YOU SISSY!!!!!
December 3, 2018
Elaine was my Friend from way back...West 3rd and Myrtle met at Burns Elementary School She was a great woman and friend...I will love you forever
Lydia Coleman - Hooks
December 2, 2018
My dear friend hearing of your passing was heart breaking, but that you are with the King of Kings gave me joy as we will see you again. My deepest condolences to the family, Elaine and I grew up together I pray God's Peace and Comfort that only He can you during this time. Love to you all.
Brenda Davis
December 1, 2018
Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry. I knew Elaine well as I know Pam well too. I'm praying and I know God will comfort you all only as He can do. I love you all family.
December 1, 2018
Alicia, Pam, Renee,Stella and all of Elaine's closest family,
I offer my heartfelt sympathies to each of you during this painful time. Please know that my heart reaches out to each of you and I love you all. I am praying that you are comforted by the loving memories you have of Elaine, her beautiful smile and her kind spirit. She lives on in each of you. I am praying that God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit will attend to you all and comfort your hearts as only He can.
With Sincerest Sympathies,
Lisa Atkinson Dangerfield
December 1, 2018
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
Angelia Atkinson Knupp
December 1, 2018
To Alicia and family I love you and know that my heart is with you. And Elaine will truly be missed though in her latter years I didn't get to spend a lot of time with her. But in our young years Elaine was viverant loving caring and always sweet from the bottom of her heart she will be truly missed. I love you Elaine ,I love you Elaine rest in Heaven my Darling ...Aunt Angelia (Angie)
Cynthia Atkinson
December 1, 2018
Elaine I will miss you my beautiful niece. I'm so sorry that I didn't contact you sooner. I know you are at rest now.My deepest condolences and prayers to Alicia and your grandchildren.
Love Aunt Cynthia
December 1, 2018
May family and friends be comforted by the God of hope who comforts all who mourns during their time of sorrow. Sorry for your loss, I express my deep sympathy. Matthew 5:4
December 1, 2018
Sending condolences to all in the family may all find comfort hope and peace. PJW
December 1, 2018
I'm truly sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort and peace in God's loving arms during this difficult time of grief. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
December 1, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family at this very difficult time.
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