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Visitation:
10 a.m. Monday, September 6, 2021 at Holy Family
Catholic Church in Lincoln
Service:
11 a.m. Monday at the church
Burial Service: St.
Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Lincoln on Wednesday,
September 8, 2021 at 10 a.m.
Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
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Obituary
Emma M. Elliott, 94, of Lincoln,
passed away peacefully September 3, 2021, surrounded
by family.
She was born to the late John and Helena Felderhoff,
April 26, 1927 in Muenster, TX—a small town in north
Texas settled by her ancestors. Emma grew up on a
farm in a home of deep faith and was one of 12
children, three of whom are still with us.
Emma married Monty Elliott in 1953. They lived in Ft
Worth, TX for two years before relocating to
Bushnell, IL near Monty’s hometown. In 1970, they
moved to Lincoln, IL. She is survived by her
husband, Monty, and four daughters: Joyce (Matt)
Madigan of Charleston, IL; Mary Jane (Rick) Sheley
of Lincoln, IL; Carolyn (Bill) Brooks of Clark, MO;
and Laura Elliott of Lincoln, IL. She is survived by
four grandchildren: Amanda (Nathan) Steffen of
Champaign, IL; Betsy (Chris) Meyer ofBloomington,
IL; Christopher (Andrea) Sheley ofLincoln, IL; and
Ryan Brooks of Wellington, CO; and nine
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are
sistersPhyllis Ladd of Napa, CA; Celine Schrage of
Salinas, CA; and Selma Wright of San Antonio, TX.
Emma was preceded in death by brothers Frank
Felderhoff, Vincent Felderhoff, Lawrence Felderhoff,
Alphonse Felderhoff, Henry Felderhoff and Leo
Felderhoff and sisters Rita Tucker and Agnes
Felderhoff.
Emma was a devoted mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother who always put the needs of her
family first. One of her greatest joys was spending
time with family and friends, and leaves behind many
beautiful memories. |
She was an accomplished baker, seamstress, and needleworker and
is known for her beautiful creations. Emma was a woman of strong values and
cheerful spirit. She enjoyed being a long-time member of the local “Stitch
Group” and several bridge groups. Emma shined her light, lived her faith and was
known for often saying, “It’ll all work out.” Emma was a member of Holy Family
Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Holy Family
Catholic Church in Lincoln, IL. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. at the church
followed by a Mass at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Joseph Dondanville.
The burial service will take place
at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Lincoln on
Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 10 a.m. Holland
Barry & Bennett Funeral Home is assisting the
family.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in her
honor can be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or
Carroll Catholic School, mailed in care of Holland
Barry & Bennett, 620 Pulaski St, Lincoln, IL 62656
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