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Jean Elliott Obituary
Jean was retired and most recently worked for the city of Franklin as a court clerk. Jean loved to sing and had a beautiful voice. She sang in a Quartet with her two sisters and a good friend in her teens and 20's. After retirement she sang and traveled with the Keene Pops Choir to Europe and Disney. Jean was also an accomplished artist. Her preferred medium was water color, with her work displayed on several occasions in local art shows. Jean's artistic talent gained her an invitation to study at the Kimball Jenkins School of Art in Concord. She loved her family and was a foster parent for many years. Jean was always quick to give a smile, be a friend and offer guidance to those who wanted or needed it. Jean's love of Christ and her strong convictions in her faith guided her throughout her life.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband Alfred T. Elliott; her parents, a sister Rebecca Syer, two brothers Gordon Demerse and Albert Demerse. Jean is survived by her two daughters Lauren Henderson of York, SC; Lisa Henderson of Florence, KY; her sons Brian Henderson of Berlin, NH; Brent Henderson and his wife Jackie of Lenoir City, TN; Francis Merrill of Salisbury, NH; and Daniel Merrill of Phoenix, AZ; her grandchildren Major Brightwell and his wife Kelly, Elizabeth Brightwell, Kyle Sebastian, Megan Bruner, Justin Kenney, Alison Henderson, and Olivia Henderson; her sister Elizabeth Zinn of Spofford, NH; her dear friend Donald Martel and several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday December 29th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Wendell J. Butt Funeral Home 42 Washington Street Penacook, NH 03303. A funeral service will be held on Sunday December 30th at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Internment will take place in the spring in the Franklin Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, or at stjude.org
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Pam Kirthlink
January 3, 2019
Thinking of the family at this time.
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Kevin Marshall
January 2, 2019
Lauren, Lisa, Brian & Brent,
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My sincere condolences to you all.
Raymond Carpenter
December 30, 2018
Dear Lauren, as I have always said, your mom was one of the classiest women I have known. And from the moment I met her, I just felt welcomed like I had known her forever. She will always hold a place in my heart.
CherylAnne Williams
December 29, 2018
Some of my happiest memories are the times Jean and I painted together. She was the wind beneath my wings.
Julie & Andrew Hatch
December 28, 2018
So very sorry to hear this news. She was a lovely lady. We will think of her ever time we look at our painting she gave us. Rest In Peace Jean ❤
Christie Couture, RN
December 28, 2018
So very sorry for the loss of your mother. I was able to meet her while she received treatment at The Payson Center at Concord Hospital. She was such a bright spot in my day. Her smile lit up the room and her humor was second to none. I know she will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to have her in their lives.
Suzanne Covington Saylor
December 28, 2018
If you knew Jean, your burdens were her burdens and your successes genuinely applauded. Her sweet spirit and easy smile will surely be missed.
Sandee Whitson
December 27, 2018
My most sincere condolences to all of you.
Sylvia Brofos
December 27, 2018
I am so sorry to hear this sad news.Jean was a wonderful artist and more importantly a wonderful friend.
December 27, 2018
So sorry for your loss.
Georgeanne Pratt
John Willen
December 27, 2018
So sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady. May she rest in peace.
Paul & Marty Speed
December 27, 2018
Lauren, Brent, Brian & Lisa. So sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. We watched you kids grow up and were neighbors as well as friends. Jean will be missed by anyone who met her in life.
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