Martha "Sparkie" Elkins
July 22, 1930 ~ May 11, 2022
Martha "Sparkie" Elkins
91, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 11, 2022. Martha was born in North Salem, Indiana on July 22, 1930, to the late Robert and Doris Johnson. Sparkie was a 1947 graduate of Mooresville High School and a long time member of the Shelbyville Road Church of Christ. Martha was nicknamed "Sparkie" because of her "redhead" temper. She was known for her style of dress, that being, more is more! Sparkie loved to travel when she was able and always shared such fond memories of trips taken with her daughter, Sandy, granddaughters, niece Cathy and great nephew, Jeremy. Sparkie loved to shop garage sales and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite treat was a twinkie wrapped in bologna! She will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends.
Sparkie is survived by her loving husband,: John Elkins, daughter; Sandy Carson and son-in-law; Jack Metcalf, of Brighton, Michigan, granddaughters; Candice Rushton (Barry Rosenthal), of Toledo, Ohio and Ingrid Rushton (Mario Ortega), of Ann Arbor, Michigan, grandsons; Max and Alex Rosenthal, along with bonus sons; Kevin and Shawn Elkins.
Visitation for Sparkie will be held at Carlisle-Branson Life Celebration home in Mooresville on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral Services will be held in the Funeral Home on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 12:00pm with visitation one hour prior to the start of the service. Burial will follow at Mooresville Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Sparkie's honor to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory.
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I’ve known Ms. Elkins since grade school….My sincere condolences to her family and friends. Even as a young friend of Sandy’s, I recognized that Ms. Elkins was to us bigger than life–with a big personality to go with it. I know that she will indeed be missed immensely by those in her life. Love and prayers… Larry Gajderowicz
I always love visiting with Sparkie.. she was a beautiful lady ❤
Sparkie, will be missed Her and John are the best neighbors ever. We will help and keep a eye on John for you. Until we meet again See ya later The Apostolakis Family
Open letter to Sparkie and her family: You were always very kind to me regardless of the circumstances. I appreciated that about you. I will always miss your southern-fried chicken and deviled eggs…The Best! Your Love, Affection and Support of your granddaughters and my daughters (Candice & Ingrid) was adored and cherished by all! Thank You!! Rest In Peace, Spark. Rest In Peace. Your 1st Son-in-Law. Bob Rushton
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Happy Birthday Grandmaߒ