Elga Doris Atkins

Elga Doris Atkins obituary

Elga Doris Atkins

Elga Atkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Collins-Burke Funeral Home on Dec. 8, 2025.
Elga Doris Atkins, age 98 of Nauvoo, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her residence.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home, services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Collins-Burke Chapel. Burial will be at Liberty Grove Cemetery. Chris Colvin will officiate.

Mrs. Atkins was preceded in death by her Husband-Wallace Atkins; 4 Sisters and 2 Brothers.

She is survived by her Daughter-Karen Orban; Son-Gerald Atkins; Sister-Audie Davis (Morris); Brothers-Vernon Jackson and Bill Jackson; Granddaughter-Erin Dell (Jason); Great Grandchildren-Myla Dell, David Dell and Liam Dell; 26 Nieces and Nephews.

Honorary Pallbearers will be John Davis, James Davis, Tom Deaver, Randy Deaver, Ted Jackson and Jack Scott.

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