Elizabeth Jane Caulkins' Obituary
Elizabeth Jane Caulkins, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, VA after a short illness. She was born in Crimson Springs, WV, the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. James Cleveland Wallace.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 61 years, Roger Williams Caulkins, a sister, Ramona Lee Wallace, a brother, James Edward Wallace, and a daughter, Elizabeth Lynn Caulkins. Survivors include a son, Roger Wallace Caulkins and wife Janet of Gap Mills, WV; daughter Barbara Whitehead and husband Ken of Ocala, FL; grandchildren Jennifer Webb and husband Dr. David Webb, Brian Caulkins, Benjamin Caulkins, Kenny Whitehead, and Beth Whitehead; and great-grandchildren Arabella Webb, Emmalyn Webb, and Landon Webb.
She earned a B.S. degree in Business from Davis and Elkins College in 1953. She worked for Fairchild Hiller Corporation in Hagerstown, MD for 2 years. Later she worked for BF Goodrich for 34 years.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the Loudoun Funeral Chapel with a reception immediately following the service. A graveside service for family and close friends will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Leesburg Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Leesburg Community Church, 835 Lee Ave SW, Leesburg, VA 20176.
Loudoun Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at www.loudounfuneralchapel.com.
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