Potts Camp - Carla Suzanne Pipkin Elam, 54, passed away at her home October 9, 2010. She was an avid Civil War re-enactor, historian, as well as a devoted wife and mother. A cancer survivor, she was also an animal rights proponent, mainly for dogs. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Susie Reed Pipkin. Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Gary L. Elam of Potts Camp; a son, Damon Scott Smothers, Jr.; two grandchildren, Damon Scott Smothers, III, and Allie S. Smothers, both of Potts Camp; two brothers, Rick (Jan) Pipkin of Garland, TX and James Ronnie (Susan) Pipkin, Sr. of Woodstock. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 13 from 12-2 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Poplar Avenue, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at memphis funeralhome.net. Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 5599 Poplar Avenue (901)725-0100
