She is survived by her husband, Jeremy Willingham; her son, Richard Elkins; and her brother, Jamie Sanders. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Elliott, and her mother, Susie Elliott.
Visitation will be held at Curtis and Son Funeral Home, 1099 1st St NW, Childersburg, Alabama 35044, on March 21, 2026, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Local Pet Shelters.