Cecilia ìDinkieî McElrath Jackson, 56, of Hendersonville, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014.
She was a lifelong resident of Henderson County and a daughter of Cecilia McElrath and the late Don McElrath. Dinkie was also preceded in death by her husband, Tony.
She worked as a supervisor while employed by Haynes International for 34 years. Dinkie was a devoted friend and loved her work and co-workers. She left this world a better place than when she arrived.
She is survived her parents, Allen and Cecilia McElrath; brothers, Patrick and Jason McElrath; sister, Donna Schultz and husband Tony; niece, Tollie Schultz; and many lifelong friends of Henderson County.
A celebration of life will be held 3:00PM, Thursday, July 24, 2014 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Reverend Craig Stepp officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.


May the ìGod of all comfortî provide you and your family with peace and comfort during this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3:-7)
I am so sorry for your loss. Eugenia was a great friend when we were in High School together. I spent a lot of time at your house with her and Donna.I have missed them both since then.
This world has lost a very special lady.
I will never forget what a friend you have been for me. Too much time has passed since I saw you last, and I am saddened that I didn’t make more of an effort to make that happen. Have a wonderful journey and I will see you on the other side. May God bless you and your family.
Dinkie,
I will never forget you. You brought joy and love into all of our hearts.
When I came to work at Haynes Wire, Dinkie helped me acclimate so much. She was a pleasure to work with but more importantly, she became the most loving, kind hearted and wonderful friend that I could ever have. She will be missed by many because she was loved by all.
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Dinkie. We will remember her as a friend and coworker for the many unselfish things she did.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God Comfort you in the days ahead and Bless you all.
Cecilia was the best of the best,
You could always speak to her & knew that she cared about you.
We will miss her very much, She is not in pain anymore,
Please know that we are thinking of you, sorry we cannot be there,
In our Prays…………
Dinkie, you will be missed by so many. What a kind and caring person you have always been. I pray for God to please give comfort and strength to the family and friends. Till we meet again my friend…..