Beverly Ruth Elliott Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Beverly Ruth Elliott, daughter of the late Thomas Ray and Frieda Elinore (Campbell) York, was born June 4, 1939 in Bloodland, Missouri. She passed away Sunday morning, July 26, 2015 in the Lake Regional Hospital of Osage Beach, Missouri having attained the age of 76 years. On July 20, 1954 in Richland, Missouri, Beverly was united in marriage to Max Dean Elliott. They shared over 61 years of marriage together and were blessed with two children: Karen and Karl. Due to Max being in the military, Beverly and the family moved different times but eventually they were able to come home to the Pulaski County / Fort Leonard Wood area where they have remained. During her working years, Beverly served as a waitress in restaurants. She enjoyed visiting with the customers. In her spare time, she liked to be outdoors. You could find her working in her yard and taking care of her flowers. In her younger days, she and Max would travel and go camping and fishing. Beverly enjoyed cooking and baking for any family get-togethers and was known for always having cookies and pies on hand. Her greatest gift was being a caretaker to her mom, Frieda for several years. Beverly loved her family and spending time with them. Beverly will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband: Max Elliott of the home; two children: Karen Holladay of Sumter, SC and Karl Elliott of Clarksville, AR; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Beverly was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in the Memorial Chapels of Waynesville with Rev. Christopher Hendrix officiating. Music was provided by Curtis Hendrix and Becky Lercher. Serving as escorts were Mark Harston, David Harston, Lucien Rivard, Allen Wood, Kenneth York and Cody York. Serving as honorary escort was Beverly’s grandson Chris Holladay. Burial followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville.

Beverly Ruth Elliott

June 4, 1939 - July 26, 2015