Deanna Rhae Elkins Obituary

We bid farewell to Deanna Rhae Elkins of Hemet, California, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 10, 2026 at the age of 85. Deanna touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Deanna Rhae Elkins to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore Miller and Viva Rhea Miller (Stahly); her husband James E. Elkins Jr.; her granddaughter Taryn Elkins; her great grandchild Kayan William Trujillo; and her son-in-law Jim M. Hawks.

She is survived by: her children, Shelley Dettinger (Greg), Virginia Hawks, James E. Elkins III and Jennifer Hunter; and her grandchildren, Jacob Dettinger (Rebecca), Joshua Dettinger (Kelly), Sarah Boyle, Hannah Ball (Dallin), Rachel Dettinger, Jessika Gardiner (Ty Bradley), Matthew Dettinger, Mari Wynn (John), Alathea Christensen (Tanner), Kara Futch (Lance), Tanner Hawks, Garrison Elkins (Misty), Christian Elkins (Kate), Jordan Hunter, Trent Hunter and Jackson Boyce.