Obituary of Mary Prow Elkins

Bedford – Mary Elkins, 99, of Bedford, passed away at 1:36 am on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Hospice House in Bloomington. Born October 20, 1925, in Lawrence Co., she was the daughter of Dwight W. and Virginia Beatrice (Earley) Prow. She married Chester L. Elkins on June 25, 1948, and he preceded her in death on January 15, 1999. She had previously worked at Sterling Drug Store and Morrison’s Office Supply and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Preston Elkins (Ruth Ann), and Greg Elkins (Traci); a sister, Vicky Woody (Jon) who was raised as a daughter; eight grandchildren, Crystal Powell, Jeremy Elkins, Alison Oliver, Blaine Parker, Jonathan Woody, Alecia Bentley, Andrea Jones and Derick Eagan; 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Kenneth and Dwight Prow; a sister, Phyllis Kinder. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 11th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 10th and from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Wednesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.