Our wonderful mother, Wilma T. Elliott, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2020. Wilma was born on May 9, 1930 in Hannah, MI to Joseph and Lena Bauer. She graduated from St. Mary's of Hannah High School in 1948 and married Maynard Elliott on September 16, 1950.
Earlier in life Wilma was employed as a secretary for the Fochtman Motor Company. After raising her children on their farm in Buckley, she was employed as a secretary for the school system and also the post office.
Wilma was a member of St. Mary's of Hannah Church. She enjoyed wildlife, gardening, and quilting. She created many handmade quilts for her kids and grandkids. Wilma was also a ferocious card player. She enjoyed spending time with friends on Duck Lake Peninsula and at the Interlochen Senior Center.
She was very proud of her children and grandchildren, and will be remembered as a thoughtful, kind, and loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her children, Mary (Steve) Balbach, Carol (Bob) Elliott-Schlitts, Jeffrey Elliott, Cheri (Don) Haines, Katie (Scott) Elliott-Weber; 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister Romona (Sherwood) Herman and brother John (Eva) Bauer.
Her husband Maynard passed in 2005. Her sister, Dorothy, and brother, Richard, also preceded her in passing.
Cremation has taken place; a memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Mary's of Hannah Church.
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