Biography

Gwendolyn M. “Genny” Elliott, age 83, died July 17, 2010 at El Dorado, AR where she resided for many years. She was a native of Bernice, LA, attended Parker’s Chapel Assembly of God Church, and was a devoted Razorback fan. Miss Elliott was a career employee of Lion Oil Company and Monsanto.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ottis and Elvie Dendy Elliott and her brother, Dendy Elliott, all of Bernice, LA.
She is survived by her sister, Mildred Simmons of New Iberia, LA, her niece Carolyn Swan of Sugarland, TX, her nephews Mike Elliott of Leesville, LA and Jim Simmons of Fairhope, AL. She is also survived by her cousin and best friend Janet Philbrook of Bernice, LA and numerous other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Pisgah Baptist Church, Bernice, LA on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 11 AM with Bro. Jerry Dark officiating. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Billy McIntosh, PO Box 23, Bernice, LA, 71222.