Irene DeRoche Elliott, age 98 of Little Rock died Thursday November 14, 2019. She was born February 20, 1921 in Levy, Arkansas to the late Ellidor G. DeRoche and Emma Catherine Boll DeRoche. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years James "Joe" Elliott. She was also preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Brent Scott, brothers Charles DeRoche, Buddy DeRoche, and George DeRoche, sisters Emma "Sis" DeRoche, and Gladys Wilder.
Irene was a homemaker who loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She took care of all of them as babies until they were old enough to drive themselves to school. She was a wonderful cook and loved cooking for all of them.
She was a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School, worked in Mother's Day Out, and was a member of a Woman's Circle Group.
Survivors include her son, Jim (Sheila) Elliott of Malvern, Arkansas; daughter Janis (Kenny) Scott; four grandsons, Brian (Lorie) Scott, Brad Scott, Dr. Cole (Kim) Elliott, Cord Elliott; step-grandchildren Michael (Amber) States, Breanna Smith, and Melanie Stevenson. She is also survived by great-grandchildren; Savanna Scott, Bradford Scott, Bailey Kimes, Dillon Kimes, Shantel Walker, Joshua Walker, and Alex Elliott, and by step-great granddaughter Gabby States, and many nieces and nephews and extended family who will miss her. She is also survived by brother-in-law, Ralph Wilder of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and sister-in-law Pat DeRoche of North Little Rock.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sharon Phillips her caregiver. Irene and Sharon shared a special friendship. The family appreciates all the love and care Sharon gave to Irene.
Visitation will be Tuesday at Forest Hills Cemetery from 1:30-2:30, with the graveside service starting at 2:30.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, 72205 or your favorite charity.
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