Long time Reston resident and Giant employee, Jackie Elke died suddenly Saturday, Feb. 11. Miss Elke had worked for Giant Food since 1994, and at the Northpoint Giant for the last 14 years. She worked mostly at the Solutions Center at the store entrance.  A memorial was held in her honor on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Hyatt Regency Reston.

She is remembered by family, colleagues, and friends as a kind, free spirit, and lover of animals, especially her cats. In her honor, a collection is planned for a yet undetermined pet welfare organization. Contact the Northpoint Giant food store for donation information.