Avonell Elkins Obituary
The memory of Avonell Elkins of Whitman, West Virginia, who passed away on February 14, 2026 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emma Bias and Tom M. Bias; her husband Rev. Billy Joe Elkins; her daughter Bernice; her son-in-law Denver Stratton; and her sister Lois Mayhorn Moses.
She is survived by: her brother Tom M. Bias Jr. of Supply; her daughters, Billietta Adams (David) of Imperial, Pennsylvania and Lois Gore of Matewan; her grandchildren, Chandra Bailey of Imperial, Pennsylvania, Joe (Emily) of Pickerington, Ohio, Denise Tomblin (Keith) of Davin, Aaron Stratton (Jessica) of Pigeon Roost, Lindsey and Emily Gore of Dandridge, Tennessee.; her great grandchildren, Jayden, Jack, Johnny, Dominic and Charlette; and her great great grandchildren, Laramie and Denver of Chapmanville.
