Arlene Ann (Annie) Elkins, 78, of Great Mills, MD, formerly from Baltimore, MD., passed away surrounded by loving family on September 17, 2012. Born on March 24, 1934 in Baltimore, MD, she was the daughter of the late Donald Milton and Rhoda Janet Claggett Jenkins Dunn.

Arlene is survived by her loving husband Robert Lee Elkins whom she married on September 17, 1955 in Baltimore, MD.

Arlene is survived by her children: Judy Mattingly (David) of Hollywood, MD, Kurt Elkins (Jennifer) of Baltimore, MD, Mark Elkins (Pam) of Stuart, VA, grandchildren: Casey Ann Elkins, and Maura Elkins, Peyton Elkins all of Stuart, VA., Michael Mattingly of Hollywood, MD, Kaitlyn Elkins, and Sara Elkins both of Baltimore, MD, and one brother Allen Dunn of Vero Beach, FL.

She is preceded in death her siblings: Raymond Dunn, Kent Dunn, and Majorie Forrest.

Arlene graduated from Eastern High School in 1952 and moved to St. Mary's County from Baltimore, MD in October, 2005. Arlene enjoyed gardening and photography.

The Family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with Father Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be: David Mattingly, John Mattingly, Mark Elkins, Kurt Elkins, Steven Elkins, and John Ferruzza. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Mattingly.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's Hospital, 2550 Point Lookout road Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.