Cora Dean Elkins 82, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away on August 10, 2024, at Bell Trace Health and Living in Bloomington, Indiana. On March 15, 1942, she was born to the late Lloyd and Lucille DeArmond Melvin. She was married to Charles A. Elkins, and he preceded her in death in 2017.

Cora attended the First Baptist Church in Bedford, Indiana, and was a member of the Moose Lodge #689, Eagles, American Legion Gillen Post #33, VFW #1686, and the Bedford Boat and Sportsman's Club. Cora had a fiery personality that left imprints on the hearts of everyone she met. She had a wild love for shoes and loved playing cards.

Cora is preceded in death by her husband; parents; stepson, Scott Elkins; three brothers, Archie Melvin, Lloyd Melvin and Ralph Melvin; and two sisters, Carolyn Meadors and Delia Townsend. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Pam (Jerry) Hillenburg of North Salem, Indiana, Timothy (Carrie) Magnus of Martinsville, Indiana, Anita (Barry) Turpin of Mitchell, Indiana, Tamara Hughes of Bedford, Indiana, Paula (Tim) Ely of Mitchell, Indiana, Connie (Greg) Elkins-Dalton of Mitchell, Indiana; several grand and great grandchildren; brothers Randy (Patty) Melvin of Bedford, Indiana, and Ronnie (Vicki) Melvin of Zionsville, Indiana.

Services will be held on Friday August 16, 2024, at 12:00pm at Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford with pastor Jerry Hillenburg officiating. Burial will follow at Dive Cemetery in Bedford. Visitation will be held on August 16, 2024, from 10:00am until the time of service at 12:00pm at the Ferguson Lee Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Bedford Fire Department.

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