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Willie B. (Anderson) Elliott

September 3, 1923 ~ May 13, 2023 (age 99) 99 Years Old

Obituary

Willie B. Anderson Elliott, 99, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2023, in Shelbyville, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 3, 1923, in Shelby County, Texas, to the late Wright J. Anderson and Sybil (Lout) Anderson. 

Funeral service will be held at Mangum Funeral Home, on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 2PM with Bro. Lamar Denby and Lynn Raymond officiating.  Visitation will be held prior to the service on Monday, May 15, 2023, beginning at 1PM until service time at Mangum Funeral Home. Interment will follow at West Hamilton Cemetery.

Willie was born and raised in Shelby County. She graduated from Shelbyville High School. She married the love of her life, Herbert A. Elliott, on January 24, 1942. They raised three wonderful children. She and Herbert enjoyed many wonderful years together before his passing in 2011. Willie enjoyed a wonderful long life. She was a loving, compassionate person. Even in her 80’s she was taking care of “old” people as a caregiver.  She loved gardening, flowers, and the outdoors. Gardening independently into her early 90’s and enjoyed every minute of it. She was the most wonderful cook. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved the Lord and her church family.

She is survived by her daughter,

Patricia Jackson and husband Jimmy

Daughter in law,

Carolyn Elliott

Grandchildren,

James (the favorite) Elliott and wife Terrie

Jan Windham and husband Kyle

Bridget Hughes and husband Lance

Charles Elliott and wife Mandi

Stephen Elliott and wife Leigh Ann

Great Grandchildren:

Konner Windham Dean and husband Brian

Holly Hughes

Emilee Elliott

Hunter Elliott and wife Alicia

Tanner Elliott and wife Harley

Physher Elliott

Clayton Elliott

Ainsley Elliott

Zac Hutchins

Liza and Jacob Kay

Great-Great Grandchildren:

7

Willie is preceded in death by her loving husband, Herbert A. Elliott; sons, Wayne (Hub) Elliott, Aubrey Gene Elliott; granddaughter, Farrah Jackson; great grandson, Jacob Hughes; and brother, Cleveland Anderson.

Pallbearers serving will be Lance Hughes, Kyle Windham, Charles Elliott, Stephen Elliott, Brian Dean, and Lynn Raymond.

The family would like to especially thank A Piney Woods Home Health, Affinity Hospice, and Brenda Hebert for the exceptional care given to Mrs. Elliott throughout this journey. Your exceptional, compassionate care has not gone unnoticed.

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Services

Visitation
Monday
May 15, 2023

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Mangum Funeral Home
420 San Augustine St
Center, Texas 75935

Funeral Service
Monday
May 15, 2023

2:00 PM
Mangum Funeral Home
420 San Augustine St
Center, Texas 75935

Interment

West Hamilton Cemetery
CR 1036
Shelbyville, TX 75973

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