Joan ‘Dee’ Elks Clifton

HALIFAX — Joan “Dee” Elks Clifton, 48, of 233 S. King St., Halifax, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at Halifax Regional Medical Center in Roanoke Rapids.

She was born in Halifax County, the daughter of James Oscar Elks and Flossie Whitby Elks, who reside in Weldon. She is also survived by her husband, Jack Scott Clifton of the home; one brother, Jeff Elks and his wife, Tracy of Halifax; one sister, Lori Phillips of Culpeper, Va.; and one niece, Michaela Phillips of Culpeper.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., today, Dec. 16, at Wrenn, Clarke & Hagan Funeral & Cremation Service in Roanoke Rapids, which is handling the arrangements.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.