Elvera Charlotte Baldwin, age 67, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence. She was born on December 22, 1958, to Victor Harry Don Rice and Edna Jean Ullrich Caster. Elvera was a kind and loving woman who found joy in the simple things in life. She loved crocheting and creating beautiful pieces of plastic canvas art, often sharing her creations with those she loved. She also enjoyed spending quiet time watching movies and making memories with her family. More than anything, Elvera cherished her family. She had a warm and welcoming heart and never met a stranger. Friends of the family were always treated like one of her own, and her love, kindness, and caring spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all whose lives she touched. The family will hold a memorial service to honor Elvera at a later date that will be announced. Elvera is survived by her husband, John Baldwin; mother, Edna Ullrich son, Dominic Griffith; daughter, Katrina Griffith; sisters, Tina Rice and Vctoria Baldwin; brothers, Victor Griffith, Corey Rice, Jeremy Rice, and David Rice. She is preceded in death by her father, Victor Harry Don Rice; son, John Kevin Griffith; sisters, Anna Rice and Carrie Rice; niece, Violet Hood; and mother-in-law, Violet Baldwin. Memories and condolences may be shared at akinsfh.com.
