Flora Bell Elliott

She was married to the love of her life, James Elliott, for over 74 years, building a lifetime filled with love, faith, family, and countless memories.

First and foremost, Flora loved the Lord and her family. She was a longtime member of Ardella Baptist Church and found great joy in serving others and was known for her generous heart and willingness to help those around her.

Flora loved to travel and especially enjoyed spending time at the beach. She was also a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and others. For many years, she worked as a food manager, a role that was a natural fit for someone who found such joy in serving and caring for others.

Above all, Flora will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her devotion to her family, her warm and giving spirit, and the love she shared so freely with those around her. Her life was a beautiful example of faith, service, and love, and she leaves behind a legacy that will continue through the many lives she touched.

Flora is survived by her loving husband, James Elliott, sons Ronald James Elliott, Larry Dean Elliott, Donald Irvin Elliott (Nancy), and Robert Blane Elliott (Lisa), daughters in law, Pam Elliott Watson and Paula Elliott; 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, brothers Tommy Edward Hogan (Kathy), and Calvin Eugene Hogan (Ann) as well as many other friends and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Mary Hogan, one son, Gary Lee Elliott, and daughter in law Sherlene Elliott.

A visitation for Flora will be held on Friday, September 4th from 5:30-8:30 PM at Ardella Baptist Church, 709 W Pipkin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 5th at 10:00 AM at the same location with the family receiving friends beginning at 9:30. She will be laid to rest at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens in Auburndale, Florida.