Darlene Faye Woolard Elks | Eastern NC Now

    Mrs. Darlene Faye Woolard Elks, age 64, a resident of Chocowinity, NC died Tuesday October 21, 2025, at her home.

    A funeral service will be held at11:00 a.m. Friday October 24, 2025, at the Elks Family Cemetery, located at the home. The service will be officiated by Pastor J.T. Edwards.

    The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday October 23, 202, at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington, and other times at the home.

    Darlene was born in Beaufort County on October 15, 1961, daughter of the late Darrell Wayne "Tadpole" Woolard, Sr. and the late Glenda Jean Boyd Woolard. She was a 1979 graduate of Bath High School. On March 1, 1981, she married Charlie "David" Elks who survives. Along with her husband, they owned Elks Mobile Home Park in Chocowinity. Darlene loved reading, classic cars, going to car shows, the beach, and lighthouses. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was a founding member of Down East Rods & Classic Car Club.

    Surviving along with her husband, David, of the home, are her children: Charlie Elks and his wife Regina, Emilie Elks Pendley, and Brandon Elks and his wife Andrea all of Chocowinity; a brother: Darrell Wayne Woolard, Jr. of Washington; and her grandchildren: Grace Elks, Caleb Pendley, Jacob Pendley, Sam Elks, Haleigh Pendley, Charlotte Elks, Maggie Elks and Emma Elks.

    In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to Chocowinity Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 145, Chocowinity, NC 27817.

    Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

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