Linda Sharron Elkins

Linda Sharron Elkins, 72, of Fayetteville died Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Fayetteville. She was born April 4, 1943 in Brownsville, Texas. to Willie (Bill) Alvin and Mary Emma Willis. Sharron was a 1961 graduate of Elkins High School where she was on the girls basketball team and was a cheerleader. She was a member of the Altrusa Club. She formerly worked for Farm Credit Services and Metropolitan Life Insurance. She was most recently an insurance agent for Washington County Farm Bureau of Arkansas where she had been employed for 28 years. Sharron was a faithful member of Mt. Comfort Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Sandra Karen Springston; and one granddaughter, Kelsi Paige Elkins. She is survived by two sons, Eric Elkins and wife, Amanda of Fayetteville and Craig Elkins and wife, Karol of Bentonville; three grandchildren, Jackson Elkins of Fayetteville and Emma and Maci Elkins of Bentonville; two brothers, Gary Willis of Decatur and Freddie Willis of Elkins; one step-sister, Jan Judy of Elkins; one special aunt, Julie Stewart of Durham; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Mt. Comfort Church of Christ with Nathan Jorgenson officiating. Interment will follow in McCord Cemetery under the direction of Beard's Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Beard's Chapel. A special thanks to her caregivers and the Willard Walker Hospice Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 E. Longview St., Fayetteville, Ark. 72703. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.