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Gretchen L. Elliott, age 84 of Birmingham, AL died September 20, 2006. She lived most of her life in Canton and Minerva. She was born December 18, 1921 in Minerva to Olin and Ida Pearl (Arthur) Elliott. She retired from Central Trust Bank in Canton after 44 years of service where she had been a Vice-President. She is a member of the Christ Presbyterian Church in Canton, graduated from Minerva High School in 1939, attended Canton Actual Business College and Mount Union College. She loved music and had studied the organ at Mount Union and became organist at the Minerva First Presbyterian Church for 41 years and then the Congregation Church of Christ for nine years. She is survived by a sister, Margaret Ehrhardt of Hoover, AL; four nieces and nephews, Jim and Phyllis Fenn of Montgomery, AL, Nancy Ehrhardt of Colorado Springs, CO, Elizabeth "Betty" Ehrhardt of Leesburg, GA, George and Denise Ehrhardt of Hoover, AL; six great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. in the Christ Presbyterian Church in Canton with Rev. Bruce Boak officiating. Calling hours will be one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be 4:00 Monday in East Lawn Cemetery in Minerva. Memorial donations may be made to either the Christ Presbyterian Church or the Minerva Presbyterian Church.
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Jim Close
October 6, 2006
Condolences to Gretchen's family. She was a close friend to my sister Mary(Waleska). They worked side by side for many years at First National Bank. I had the opportunity to meet Gretchen on many occasions and wish her Gods Peace.
Jim Close, Hoover, AL
Sylvia Abbott
September 25, 2006
My deepest sympathy to Gretchen's family and to her CODI family.
The world was a better place because of all of Gretchen's kindly ways, her beautiful smile, her helping hands to everyone. I know our Lord will take the best of care to the best gal we have had the priviledge to know.
Denise Darnley
September 24, 2006
Our friend Gretchen taught us so much about being a Professional. Through our association in CODI Chapter we learned how to have a good time--at work and at play. God bless you, Gretchen; your kindness and friendship will always be remembered.
Lisa Gasper
September 23, 2006
Gretchen was a grand, elegant lady who lived life to the fullest. She was always there for anyone who needed help. She had a warm, comforting smile. She was a hard worker. (Her yard work was an inspiration to her neighbors to work in their yards!) Gretchen was a very bright woman. She kept up to date on current events. She stayed active all of her life with trips, clubs, church organizations, and much more. She was a great cook and never hesitated to share "leftovers" with those of us who got too busy to make real meals. Gretchen always made the best of any rough situation life threw her way. Her optimism and determination to overcome obstacles were to be admired. Gretchen will surely be missed by many, many people. I will miss her. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Lisa Gasper
ED & KATE HART
September 23, 2006
Our sincere sympathy to the family/
Nadine Villard
September 23, 2006
My deepest sympathy to Gretchen's wonderful family. Anyone on her long list friends, of which I am proud to be counted, felt like you were almost family to us, as well. She was quick to share her photos and through these photos we watched the family grow. And while we are all saddened with her passing, we must remember what a full life she led. When we wanted to get together, she had to check her book and most times she had 2 or 3 entries on each day. When I sit in that church on Monday, even though I know I will shed tears, I will celebrate the wonderful, full life of my friend, Gretchen.
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