Barbara Preston Elkins Obituary
Barbara Preston Elkins (Canton, Georgia) passed away on August 15, 2026. Barbara, born on January 14, 1941, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Barbara will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Barbara will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Barbara’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lowell Preston and Ethelyn Preston; her husband Robert "Bob" Elkins; and her children, Robert "Brad" Elkins and Elizabeth "Liz" Elkins.
She is survived by: her granddaughters, Heather Howard (Cooper), Amber Elkins and Summer Elkins; and her great grandchild Sara Howard.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Cherokee County Animal Shelter https://www.cherokeega-animals.org or Angels Among Us Pet Rescue https://angelsrescue.org.
