of Little Rock, AR
May 10, 1937 - January 11, 2026
Oleta (Tinecy) Nell Killough Elkins was born on 5-10-1937 and passed away on 1-11-2026.
She is preceded in death by her former husband, Reid H. Elkins as well as her parents John and Nellie (Rowbotham) Killough.
She also joins her 10 siblings in remembrance: Laura (Killough) Harmon, Eugene Killough, John Wayne Killough, Sue (Killough) Duncan, Finis B. Killough, Jessie J. (Killough) Rye, Charles Thomas Killough, James Harold Killough, Foster Douglas Killough, and Bobbie Sherrill. She is survived by one son Steven Reid Elkins, wife Lu Elkins, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
She attended Lamar Schools, Tulsa Public School, Ft Smith Community College, and 1 semester at UALR in Library Science. She is retired from Arkansas Geological Commission and worked many years in banking. She was an avid reader, loved to work in her garden and enjoyed water aerobics, but most of all she loved the time she got to spend with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved her Lord and recently began attending Oak Park Baptist Church. She had a good sense of humor, loved to laugh and have fun. She will be missed by Family and Friends.
Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2026, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville, Arkansas, with Pastor Matt Gray officiating.
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8 Condolence(s)
Sarita Everett
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Sorry to hear of Oleta’s passing. My prayers and condolences to Steve and her family. Oleta was a sweet and classy lady and will be missed by many.
Phillip Velez
Saturday, January 17, 2026
We are deeply saddened. Our hearts and our prayers continue to go to Steve , his family and extened family. Oleta has always been a very special , caring and wonderful person to us , whom we love , honor and appreciate.
Becky (Sue’s granddaughter, Susan’s daughter)
Friday, January 16, 2026
I’m so sorry Aunt Oleta is no longer with us, she and my mom were as thick as thieves and mom and Oleta always called each other seesters. I remember one reunion, it was like 2010 or something, Aunt Oleta had me set up her first Facebook account for her. I say first because I’m still not sure how many facebooks she ended up having. I hope to be there for the funeral. I loved Oleta very much and will miss her forever.
Carl Bush
Friday, January 16, 2026
A sweet lady. Like a second Mom to me. Rest in peace Oleta. Sincere condolences to Steve and her entire family.
Jim Willcoxon
Thursday, January 15, 2026
I would like to send my sincere condolences to the entire Elkins family. I will always remember Oleta as a very kind and genuine person. She was always so proud of Steve and his family.
May she rest in peace.
KJ Bailey
Thursday, January 15, 2026
She was a special G Ma. She will be missed. We're praying for you all. Love you.
The Bailey's
Joy Cash
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Im so sorry to hear that Aunt Oleta has passed.
Finis Killough
Thursday, January 15, 2026
I was able to spend some time visiting Aunt Oleta recently and I'm glad I did. She was the last of my Dad's siblings.