Funeral service for Otha Jean Elkins will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 2, 2024 at Lawton Heights United Methodist Church with Rev. Christy Clark, pastor officiating.

Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

The family will greet friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral Home.

Otha Jean Elkins, age 89, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in Lawton. She was born May 25, 1934 in Lawton, Oklahoma.  Otha attended rural elementary schools, Geronimo Junior and Senior High and graduated as Valedictorian at both.  Otha played basketball (guard) for junior and senior high teams and was chosen to be on the county team one year.  Otha was a former member of Hulen Methodist Church.  Otha married Gene Ray Elkins on September 14, 1952 at Lawton Heights United Methodist Church and has been a member there ever since.  She served as the church secretary for 25 years.  She enjoyed camping and family get-togethers.

Otha is proceeded in death by her parents, A.L. Ray and Katherine Ray, husband of 62 years, Gene Ray Elkins and their infant daughter, Mary Kathy Elkins.

She is survived by three children, Randy Elkins and Thania, Laura Deaver and Dan, Carl Elkins and Mary as well as five grandchildren: Taylor, Spencer, Preston, Andrew and Dee.  She is also survived by her siblings, Lola McCuiston, Paul and Jo Ray, John and Kay Ray, Henry Ray, David and Debbie Ray, and Robert and Linda Ray, many nieces and nephews and other family members, Brentwood Senior Living family and church family.

Memorial contributions can be made to Lawton Heights United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers.