Extracted from The Lawrence Journal-World (Lawrence, KS)
BARBARA ANN ELKINS
Private graveside services are planned for Barbara Ann Elkins, 70, Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Elkins died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo.
She was born Feb. 20, 1936, in Topeka, the daughter of Harry and Clydie Lee Fretz. She graduated from Topeka High School and St. Luke's School of Nursing in Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Elkins worked as a registered nurse at various hospitals.
She married Eugene Elkins in 1957. He died in 1975.
Survivors include a son, James, Lawrence; a daughter, Kathy Elkins, Lawrence; and a brother, James Fretz, Overland Park.
The family suggests memorials to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145.
Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.
Friday, January 5, 2007