Elvie Holder

Elvie Hawks Holder of Mount Airy passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020.  She was born May 18, 1925 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to Hubert and Pencie Hawks.  She was a lifetime member of Calvary Baptist Church, attended Franklin High School in Toast, NC and formerly employed by Kmart Corp.  Elvie was a tender and loving mother, grandmother, and a faithful friend.  She was kind to everyone and never met a stranger.  Elvie is survived by her daughter Robyn Atkins (Steve) of Punta Gorda, Florida; son, Ricky Holder (Sharon) of Sutherlin, Oregon; four grandchildren, Blake Atkins, Erich Atkins, Cory Holder, and Kady Holder Harpole; and a sister, Carrie Sutphin.  Elvie is preceded in death by two brothers, Rev. Curtis Hawks and William Cossie Hawks.  A celebration of life tribute will be held at a later date due to the COVID-19 virus.  Memorial contributions may be made to help end homelessness by making a gift to The Shepherd’s House, 227 Rockford St., Mount Airy, NC 27030.