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ELKINS -- Shirley Jean Elkins, 77, of Casa Grande, AZ passed away Monday, May 31, 2010. She was born to the late Harold and Ruth Pace, Dec. 20, 1932, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She married the late W. Burl Hall in 1949, and they lived together in Texas, before relocating to Albuquerque, New Mexico. After Burl's death she married the late Stan Elkins in 1972, and they lived in Arizona. Shirley was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was passionate about all of her family. She was an excellent cook and hostess. Shirley was an avid lover of all music. She played the piano, organ and accordion. She loved to travel, sew and crochet and spent many hours playing on the floor with her grandchildren. Shirley is survived by five children, Charles Hall (Margi) of Phoenix, Arizona, Vaux Hall (Hilda), and Dan Hall of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Keith Hall (Lelia) of Anna Maria, Florida, and Laurel Holland (Preston) of Casa Grande, Arizona. She also is survived by12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition, Shirley is survived by her siblings, numerous nieces, nephews and her long time companion, Austin Magers. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Leslie; and her sister, Avanell Lacy. A Viewing and Visitation will take place in the chapel of Direct Funeral Services on Friday, June 4, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, 924 Menaul NE, on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to her nephews ministry, ABWE, Andy Pace, La Molina Christian School, PO Box 8585 Harrisburg, PA 17105 or The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, Abq, 87107. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Thu June 03, 2010