Maryruth E. (Wallace) Elliott, 77, of Glenmoore passed away Friday Nov. 23, 2012, at her residence, with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of Harry J. Elliott, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.
Born in Wilkes-Barre, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary A. Lloyd Wallace. Mrs. Elliott was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in West Brandywine and a former member of St. Joseph's Church in Downingtown, where she volunteered her time helping with church activities. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking and baking.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three daughters, Cathy Kildea (Tom), Wallingford; Kim Burrichter (Paul), Drexel Hill; and Amy Elliott Darlington (Chet), Exton; sister of Buddy Wallace, Dallas; and Eileen Mullay, Wilkes Barre; also survived by her nine grandchildren, Kristin, Hope and Jill Kildea; Elizabeth, Emily, Andrew and Mary Kate Burrichter; and Ryan and Sean Darlington.
She was preceded by her sister, Jean Schultz and her granddaughter, Kara Kildea.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Catholic Church, 2835 Manor Road, West Brandywine Township, where friends may call from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. An evening visitation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the James J. Terry Funeral Home, 736 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown.
Interment will be in All Souls Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Aid For Friends, 12271 Townsend Road, Philadelphia PA 19154-1288.
To send online condolences, visit www.jamesterryfuneralhome.com.
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Harry and family. sorry to hear of MaryRuths passing . we we were away in SC to visit Tina and John . came home yesterday , sorry missed the funeral . I enjoyed doing crafts every tuesday at my house with Mary ,.Teresa , Betty >Dottie. and Eleanor. we had some good times just us girls. Have fond memeries of the girls also going to school on bus.
gladys and john mento
November 29, 2012
Eileen and Family:
Sory to hear about Maryruth's death. I have a lot of memories about walking home from St. Therese's grade school with you and Maryruth.
She was a nice person; I know you'll miss her a lot. My condolences to all of the family.
Rose MeKeown
November 28, 2012
Kim- so sad to hear of your mom's passing. May God send all you solace during this time.
Lori Wysocki-Johns
November 27, 2012
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