Elaine Hodges

.   Elaine Sue Howell Hodges, age 49, of Crumpler, NC died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at her home.  Mrs. Hodges was born February 4, 1961 in Lexington, NC to Edward Howell and Faye Hege Howell Stone.  She was preceded in death by her mother.  Ms. Hodges was a former Home Economics teacher at Ashe County High School.  She enjoyed watching movies, photography, traveling and spending time with her family.  She was very proud of her sons serving their country, Justin in the US Navy and Josh in the Army National Guard. Memorial services will be private. Ms. Hodges is survived by: Two Sons: Josh Hodges of Jefferson & Justin Hodges and wife Autumn of Jacksonville, FL Her father and step-mother:  Edward and Jane Howell of Greensboro Step-father:  Carl Stone of Henderson Three sisters: Cynthia Winslow of Winston Salem, Jeanna Ojeda of Palm Harbor, FL & Janice O'Dell of Kernersville, NC 1 granddaughter:  Mia Grace Hodges 6 nieces and nephews:  Jon and April Winslow, Adriana and Carlos Ojeda, Amanda and Jason O'Dell Memorials may be made to the National Committe for the New River, PO Box 1480, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.