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Submitted: 11/18/21 • Approved: 11/18/21 • Last Updated: 11/21/21 • R1401558-G1401558-S3
Anita
Jan 20, 1922 - July 14, 2014
Merle
Sept 12, 1916 - Nov 12, 2010
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Merle Elliott, 94, departed this life on Friday, November 12, 2010. Merle Elliott was born September 12, 1916 in Rankin, Illinois to W.T. and Lula Elliott. After living in Oklahoma for many years, he moved his family to Searcy, AR in 1958. He worked on the facilities staff of Harding University for 19 years before his retirement in 1982. Merle’s life was made full by his family, traveling, and outdoor activities. Having grown up during the great depression, his greatest concerns were the security of his family and education for his children. Merle found Searcy to be a place where he could realize these goals. He was a member of the Church of Christ and attended the College Church for more than 52 years. He also served as a deacon for a time. Merle’s family was his greatest joy. He is survived by his devoted wife Anita of more than 70 years. He is also survived by one daughter, Judith Outlaw and husband Morgan of Washougal, WA.; two sons, Phillip Elliott and wife Jamie of Lebanon, CT.; Gary Elliott and wife Cheryl of Searcy, AR. He is also survived by six granddaughters and one grandson and their spouses and eighteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Melvin Elliott and wife Jean of Kokomo, IN and one sister-in-law, Madelyn Smith of Searcy, AR. as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Merle was preceded in death by two infant daughters, his parents, two brothers and four sisters. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, November 14 from 6-8 p.m. at the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Gum Springs Cemetery under the direction of Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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Anita Elliott, 92, of Searcy departed this life on Friday, July 11, 2014. She was born January 20, 1922 in Anadarko, Oklahoma to the late Lemuel and Cessa Taylor.
After living in Oklahoma for many years, she moved with her family to Searcy, Arkansas in 1958. She was a marvelous seamstress who began making draperies while working for a fabric store in Searcy and began her own drapery business. Over the years, she made many of her family's clothes. She worked for the Harding University Post Office for many years.
Her family, traveling, and many church activities made Anita's life full. She attended and taught ladies' classes, taught children's classes, and graded Bible courses for World Bible School until her sight began to fail. She loved reading the Bible and had read the Bible through several times. She had a keen interest in and provided support for mission work. Having not finished High School, she valued education for her children and encouraged them diligently to reach their goals.
She also provided spiritual guidance for her children until they were adults. She was an avid bird watcher and found great pleasure in sharing "her birds" with every visitor.
She and her husband, Merle found Searcy to be a place were she could realize the goals she had for her children. She was a member of the Church of Christ and attended the College Church since 1958 until moving to Harding Place in 2011.
She is survived by one daughter, Judith Outlaw and husband, Morgan of Washougal, Washington, and two sons, Phillip Elliott and wife, Jamie of Lebanon, Connecticut; Gary Elliott and wife, Cheryl of Searcy, Arkansas; six granddaughters and one grandson, eighteen great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Melvin Elliott of Kokomo, Indiana; and one sister-in-law, Madelyn Smith of Searcy, Arkansas; and a large number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Merle Elliott; infant twin daughters; three brothers and five sisters.
In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to charities of the donor's choice. The family wishes to express gratitude to Arkansas Hospice for their loving care of Anita. With deep appreciation the family expresses thanks to the staff and residence of Harding Place for creating a wonderful living experience for Anita.
Visitation will be from 12:30-2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in the funeral home chapel with interment following at Gum Springs Cemetery.
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Visitation
July 16, 2014
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home
2616 S. Main St.
Searcy, AR
(501) 279-9300
Funeral Service
July 16, 2014
2:00 PM
Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home
2616 S. Main St.
Searcy, AR
(501) 279-9300
Area 4
Contributed on 11/18/21 by hawkinsdonna48
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