Mary George Elliott (Holland)

Ripley, Mississippi---Mrs. Mary George Holland Elliott 91, died Monday February 6, 2012 at her home in Ripley, MS. She was born on October 20, 1920 in Mathiston, MS, to the late George H. and Ina Harrell Holland. She attended Mathiston schools and graduated from Wood Jr. College. She graduated from Mississippi University for Women with a degree in Home Economics. During this time, she was a member of numerous organizations and President of the Senior Baptist Sunday School Class. She taught Home Economics at Walnut High School, retiring after 34 years of service. During her years of teaching, she held many honors, including the office of President of the Mississippi Vocational Teachers Association with life membership. As an honorary member of Future Homemakers of America, she taught many outstanding students, three of whom held the office of State President. Teaching Home Economics was always a joy for her. Prior to teaching, she was a home visitor for the Farm Security Administration, visiting farm families helping them with their menu planning and cooking, a member of the Mississippi Extension Service and an Assistant Home Demonstration Agent for Tippah County. She was a member of the Civic League, serving as President for several terms. Mary was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Ripley and served as a substitute Sunday School teacher as long as her health would allow. She was a member of the Baptist Senior LLL Group (Live Long & Like It). She Loved her church and was Faithful in her work serving others throughout her life. Her survivors include: Two sisters: Frances Land of Tupelo, MS: Doris Webb of Jackson, MS: Two sisters-in-law: Elizabeth Holland of Denton, TX: Margaret Holland of Mathiston, MS: And a number of Nieces and Nephews: She was blessed with Caregivers who provided faithful service for many years. She was preceded in death by: Her husband of 48 years, C.H. Elliott: Her Parents: One sister: Virginia Emerson: Three brothers: Clarence Holland, Dr. Joseph Holland, Wilbur Holland: Pallbearers will be: Leon Bailey, Ron Chamberlain, Benton Elliott, Price Elliott, Rob Elliott,Glyn Hilton: Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bobby Elliott, Dr. Charles Elliott, Glen McCullough and the Deacons of First Baptist Church: To send flowers to the family of Mary George Elliott (Holland), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Mary George Elliott (Holland)

October 20, 1920 - February 6, 2012