Donna Lou Elkins, born July 19, 1951 in Louisa Kentucky. Went home to be with the Lord September 18, 2021.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Bertha (Nin) and Elmer Clay Adams; Her husband of 54 years, and the love of her life: Timothy Lauren Elkins; grandparents, Louvenna and Claude Collier; and brother, Claude Douglas Adams.
Left to carry on her legacy are her 3 loving children, daughter-in-law, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Donna was a graduate of The Ohio State School of Cosmetology. And loved being a beautician. For over ten years she was the lead Instructor at The Ohio State beauty Academy in downtown Columbus. After completing her work there she moved to the Great Southern Shopping Center Location and served there as the managing Instructor for over ten years.
Donna then served as the managing Instructor for The Nationwide Beauty Academy.
Donna then moved to the private sector and worked as the General Manager of eleven stores for a Great Clips Franchisee.
In her life she loved music, all types but her favorite was country music, she also played several musical instruments.
Mom loved her family, she adored her children, and her children that she took in and loved as her own. Many lives were touched and changed by her kindness and great love. She was kind and giving and was always there when you needed her. Her house was always open and she became mom to many who had struggles with their own family lives and for that we will always be grateful.
Mom was a member of Greater Columbus church she loved the Lord, and mom will be greatly missed.
As we gather to celebrate her life and mourn her passing, this is not goodbye for those who know Jesus, it is simply just see you at the house.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Bertha (Nin) and Elmer Clay Adams; Her husband of 54 years, and the love of her life: Timothy Lauren Elkins; grandparents, Louvenna and Claude Collier; and brother, Claude Douglas Adams.
Left to carry on her legacy are her 3 loving children, daughter-in-law, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Donna was a graduate of The Ohio State School of Cosmetology. And loved being a beautician. For over ten years she was the lead Instructor at The Ohio State beauty Academy in downtown Columbus. After completing her work there she moved to the Great Southern Shopping Center Location and served there as the managing Instructor for over ten years.
Donna then served as the managing Instructor for The Nationwide Beauty Academy.
Donna then moved to the private sector and worked as the General Manager of eleven stores for a Great Clips Franchisee.
In her life she loved music, all types but her favorite was country music, she also played several musical instruments.
Mom loved her family, she adored her children, and her children that she took in and loved as her own. Many lives were touched and changed by her kindness and great love. She was kind and giving and was always there when you needed her. Her house was always open and she became mom to many who had struggles with their own family lives and for that we will always be grateful.
Mom was a member of Greater Columbus church she loved the Lord, and mom will be greatly missed.
As we gather to celebrate her life and mourn her passing, this is not goodbye for those who know Jesus, it is simply just see you at the house.
Donna Lou Elkins, born July 19, 1951 in Louisa Kentucky. Went home to be with the Lord September 18, 2021.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Bertha (Nin) and Elmer Clay Adams; Her husband of 54 years, and the love of her life: Timothy Lauren Elkins; grandparents, Louvenna and Claude Collier; and brother, Claude Douglas Adams.
Left to carry on her legacy are her 3 loving children, daughter-in-law, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Donna was a graduate of The Ohio State School of Cosmetology. And loved being a beautician. For over ten years she was the lead Instructor at The Ohio State beauty Academy in downtown Columbus. After completing her work there she moved to the Great Southern Shopping Center Location and served there as the managing Instructor for over ten years.
Donna then served as the managing Instructor for The Nationwide Beauty Academy.
Donna then moved to the private sector and worked as the General Manager of eleven stores for a Great Clips Franchisee.
In her life she loved music, all types but her favorite was country music, she also played several musical instruments.
Mom loved her family, she adored her children, and her children that she took in and loved as her own. Many lives were touched and changed by her kindness and great love. She was kind and giving and was always there when you needed her. Her house was always open and she became mom to many who had struggles with their own family lives and for that we will always be grateful.
Mom was a member of Greater Columbus church she loved the Lord, and mom will be greatly missed.
As we gather to celebrate her life and mourn her passing, this is not goodbye for those who know Jesus, it is simply just see you at the house.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Bertha (Nin) and Elmer Clay Adams; Her husband of 54 years, and the love of her life: Timothy Lauren Elkins; grandparents, Louvenna and Claude Collier; and brother, Claude Douglas Adams.
Left to carry on her legacy are her 3 loving children, daughter-in-law, 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Donna was a graduate of The Ohio State School of Cosmetology. And loved being a beautician. For over ten years she was the lead Instructor at The Ohio State beauty Academy in downtown Columbus. After completing her work there she moved to the Great Southern Shopping Center Location and served there as the managing Instructor for over ten years.
Donna then served as the managing Instructor for The Nationwide Beauty Academy.
Donna then moved to the private sector and worked as the General Manager of eleven stores for a Great Clips Franchisee.
In her life she loved music, all types but her favorite was country music, she also played several musical instruments.
Mom loved her family, she adored her children, and her children that she took in and loved as her own. Many lives were touched and changed by her kindness and great love. She was kind and giving and was always there when you needed her. Her house was always open and she became mom to many who had struggles with their own family lives and for that we will always be grateful.
Mom was a member of Greater Columbus church she loved the Lord, and mom will be greatly missed.
As we gather to celebrate her life and mourn her passing, this is not goodbye for those who know Jesus, it is simply just see you at the house.
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