Elizabeth Atkins (Plainview)

Elizabeth (Sis) Atkins ,91,of Plainview passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at her home. She was born June 3, 1918 in Plainview,Texas, and lived here all of her life. Her parents were Tom Vaughn and Ora Irick Vaughn. Her mother and her grandparents R.M. and Amanda Irick came to Plainview in the late 1800's in a covered wagon. They had the first sod house in Plainview ,as the other settlers lived in dugouts, and were Charter Members of the First Baptist Church of Plainview. Elizabeth had 6 older brothers; thus the nickname. "Sis". She attended schools in Plainview, and was in the Class of 1935. She married Jack Atkins on February 12, 1938 in Clovis, New Mexico, and they lived in Plainview their entire married life. They were married for 45 years, before his death in August, 1983. She was a homemaker, a member of Eastern Star, and College Heights Baptist Church. She was known for her great sense of humor, her love of life, and her candy making, which she continued to make at the age of 91 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her 6 brothers, Jack, John, Frances, Irick, Ben, and Tom Vaughn, and her husband. Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter, Judy Atkins Brownd, of Plainview, a son,Tom Atkins, and wife, Maxine of Spring,Texas, 3 Granddaughters, Julie Brownd Loyd, and husband,Jeff of Aubrey,Texas, Jodie Brownd Blancett of Prosper,Texas, and Jennifer Atkins Stair, and husband Derick, of Tomball,Texas. She was also blessed with 4 Great Grandchildren, Jaycie and Brady Blancett, Lacy Loyd, and Hunter Stair. She is also survived by one sister-in-law, Melba Atkins of Plainview, and many loving nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 20th, at 2:00 p.m. at College Heights Baptist Church in Plainview.Services will be conducted by Bro. Don Robertson. There will be a visitation on Tuesday evening, January 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Kornerstone Funeral Home of Plainview. Memorials may be made to College Heights Baptist Church of Plainview,Texas.