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Dorothy Jean Fuller Elliott, 93, long-time resident of Deerfield, passed away peacefully September 30, 2013 in Arlington Heights. She was born June 11, 1920 in Evanston, IL. Mrs. Elliott was a graduate of Evanston Township High School and attended Mills College in Oakland, CA. She returned to Evanston where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Northwestern University and was a member of the Alpha Phi Women's Fraternity. Mrs. Elliott was a long-time member and former vestryperson of St. Gregory's Episcopal Church in Deerfield, IL. She was also a long-time member of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and served both as President of the Deerfield Chapter and as the AAUW Treasurer for the State of Illinois. Beloved wife for nearly 65 years of G. Thomas Elliott, USN (Ret.); loving mother of Jean Elliott (Jeff Weiner), Constance (John) Palermo, Scott (Cynthia Cheski) and Nancy (Christopher) Curtis; cherished grandmother of Chester and Faith Curtis; and dear aunt of Carol Brasmer Higgins and Craig Brasmer. Mrs. Elliott was predeceased by her parents, Alice M. Fuller, nee Kaiser and William Green Fuller; step-father Isaac A. Smothers, DDS; sister Constance Fuller Brasmer; and brother-in-law William Brasmer. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 2:00 pm at St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, 815 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Gregory's Episcopal Church. For information please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com
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We all loved Dot so much, she was a lovely woman - and her wonderful laughter will be missed by everyone who knew her. She was so generous with her time and advice when my mother and dad were ill - I will always be indebted to her, and to Tom.
Carol Brasmer Higgins
October 13, 2013
Elliott family,
Let the fond memories of Dot and the comfort from the Almighty help you to endure your loss.
October 13, 2013
Dot was such a lovely person. My mom and I remember her with admiration and fondness. We extend our sympathy and our prayers to your family.
Katie Sprutta
October 12, 2013
Tom, I was so sorry to read about Dot's passing. Although I never got to know her well, I do know that you and she were a wonderful couple. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Bob and Sylvia Coates
October 11, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.
The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care
October 10, 2013
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