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Erma ELLIOTT Obituary

Erma Ingram Elliott, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2012. She is survived by a son, Stephen Elliott and wife, Veronica, of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a daughter, Betty Remington, of Roanoke; a son-in-law, Randy Remington, of Roanoke; and a son-in-law, Stanley Glass, of Macungie, Pa. She leaves four grandchildren, Cindy Kay and husband, David, of Phoenix, Ariz.; Chris Elliott and wife, Kelley, of Corning, N.Y.; Stacye Seay and husband, Whit, of Hayes, Va. and Cody Remington, of Roanoke. She also leaves two great-granddaughters, Sheila and Robyn Kay, of Denver, Coo. and one great great-granddaughter, Lindsay Kay, of Denver, Colo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Sam J. Elliott; daughter, Gail Glass; great-grandson, Patrick Kay; sisters, Ila Kerrick and Hazel Brown; brothers, Junior Ingram and Elvin Ingram; and her parents, Abram and Marie Ingram.
Erma retired from selling real estate in 1986. She was a member of Grandin Court Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the church choir. She also was an accomplished piano player and enjoyed many shopping excursions.
Services will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Monday, September 17, 2012, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Kevin Meadows and the Rev. Carol Johnston officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive visitors at Oakey's South Chapel on Sunday, September 16, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Flowers would be welcome or donations could be made to Alzheimer's disease, Roanoke/Salem Chapter ADRDA, 2728 Colonial Avenue, SW Suite 2, Roanoke, VA 24015, in Erma's name. Online Condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com.

Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 16, 2012.

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Anne Huff

September 18, 2012

Betty, my mother and I will miss seeing your mother at SRNH. She was a lovely person in so many ways. Hold on to the many good memories, they will comfort and sustain you.

September 16, 2012

Steve and family,Barbara and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Paul & Barbara
Hixson,Tn

September 16, 2012

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Erma Elliott....she was a wonderful friend and neighbor...may God bless and comfort each of you during this sad time. W.W. & Lindell Hatcher

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