Marguerite Crotwell Elkins

Marguerite Crotwell Elkins, age 88, of Bostic, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 while being surrounded by her loving family.

Marguerite was born Saturday, November 30, 1935 in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late Thomas E. Crotwell and Otis Z. Roy Crotwell. She worked as a realtor in St. Petersburg, Florida for many years. Marguerite loved God and was an active member of Alexander Baptist Church and Father’s Vineyard. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Randy H. Elkins and a son, Ronnie Elkins.

Those left to treasure her memory include her children, Thomas Elkins (Linda) of Bostic, Rebecca Desaulniers (Jim) of Bostic and Melody Elkins of Newport Richey, Florida; sister, Paula Sirmons (John) of Alabama; grandchildren, Ryan Elkins, Daniel Elkins (Jenna), Jonathan Elkins, Vinny Cappelo and Peter Cappelo; great-grandchildren, Brayden Elkins, Lila Elkins, Ellie Elkins, Everly Elkins and Ensley Elkins. 

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 18th at the Golden Valley Church with Reverend Thomas Elkins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial donations are requested to Father’s Vineyard, 724 Oakland Road, Spindale, NC 28160.