Obituary of Thelma Elkin

Thelma Ferguson Elkin Mrs. Elkin, 100, widow of Alvin Van Meter Elkin, passed away peacefully at Levine-Dickson Hospice, Huntersville, NC on Thursday, July 2, 2009 with family by her side. She was born March 12, 1909 in Carlisle, Kentucky, a daughter of the late George Washington Ferguson and Pearl Welch Ferguson. Mrs. Elkin attended the University of Kentucky where she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church for over 60 years and was a member of the UMW (United Methodist Women). She is survived by one daughter, Judith Elkin Butler of Martinez, California; one son, Alvin Ferguson Elkin and his wife Peggy of Charlotte; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00PM Saturday evening at Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday in Evergreen Cemetery, 4426 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC. A Memorial Service to celebrate Mrs. Elkin?s life will be at 3:00 P.M. Sunday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2830 Dorchester Place, Charlotte, NC. There will be a reception following the service in the fellowship hall at the church. Memorials may be made to Levine Dickson Hospice House, 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28278 or St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2830 Dorchester Place, Charlotte, NC 28209