Reatha Inez Hardy Elks | Eastern NC Now

Reatha Inez Hardy Elks passed away on July 3, 2025 after several years of Dementia at Oakhaven Assisted Living of Greenville.

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    Reatha Inez Hardy Elks passed away on July 3, 2025 after several years of Dementia at Oakhaven Assisted Living of Greenville.

    A graveside service will be held 1:00PM Monday July 7, 2025 at Oakdale Cemetery and will be officiated by Kevin Whaley.

    Reatha grew up in the Old Ford/ VOA area of Beaufort County, she attended Old Ford and Washington Schools. She was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Washington.

    Reatha is survived by a son, Gentry Earl Elks, Jr. and wife Judy of Greenville/ Simpson area, a sister, Julie Smith and husband Jesse of Washington, two in-laws, Nancy Hardy and Janet Williams of Washington.

    Also surviving are grandsons, Tracy Elks of Blackjack, Michael Elks and wife Elizabeth of Jacksonville, a step grandson, Neil Everette and wife Kendra of Austin, TX, 10 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

    She is preceded in death by her husband Gentry Elks, Sr. after 60 years of marriage, her parents, Doc and Inez Hardy, three brothers, Charles Hardy, Philbert Hardy, Jerome Hardy, three sisters, Iola Griffin, Mavis Manning and Melba Hardy.

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Elks family.
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