Cheryl Ann Elkins, 64, a loving wife and mother, of Arkoma passed from this life January 16, 2021 in Arkoma. She was born January 2, 1957, in Fort Smith, to Charles and Helen Lennier Carter. Cheryl graduated from Arkoma High School as Co-Salutatorian in 1975, which was the first graduating class from Arkoma High. Cheryl later went on to work and retire from Sparks Hospital, with 37 years of service, as a Dietary Aide.
Cheryl is survived by her husband of 45 years Ricky Elkins; her daughter Carrie Elkins of Fort Smith; two sisters, Kay Madison and her husband Edward of Muldrow and Lisa Boze of Muldrow; two brothers, Charles Carter and his wife Patricia of Arkoma and Tommy Carter of Arkoma, and her mother-in-law Roberta Elkins of Arkoma. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Paul Carter.
Funeral services will be 2:00pm Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel, with burial following in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Viewing will be from 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Edwards Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Todd Lincks, Darrell Madison, Charles Carter, Charles Carter, Jr., Ashley Killion and DJ Madison.
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