Marie Elliott

Marie Elliott, age 92, slipped away quietly on August 4, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Throughout her deteriorating health, she was a pillar of strength, tenacious, and maintained a sharp mind until her Father seen she was getting weary and weak and called her home to be in the bands of the ultimate caregiver. She truly lived a full and beautiful life after being born on June 16, 1929, in Lowndes County, Alabama 10 the late Horace and Katie Morgan.

Roads led Marie 10 Montgomery, Alabama where she grew up and later united in marriage 10 Johnie Wylie, Sr. To !his union their son, Johnie Wylie, Jr., was born and preceded them in death at an early adult age.. Continuing her life journey, Marie moved to Detroit, Michigan in I 956 making it her permanent home.

Later, love entered her heart once again and the Lord blessed Marie with her soulmate, friend, devoted and loving husband, Leo Edgar Elliott. They were in holy matrimony for many long years until Leo departed this life Oil October 5, 2003.

Marie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior a1 an early age. She and Leo became faithful members of Gospel Temple Baptist Church in the late 1970s under the pastorage of the late Reverend J.E. King. Marie was an active member and served on several church ministries.

Her skills as a registered dietitian led t0 hosting family dinners where she would prepare all sorts of delicious dishes, desserts, and those tasty homemade dinner rolls, which everyone loved but never perfected. She, herself, craved good meals and always had a hearty appetite. Marie was 001 only an excellent cook, but she also loved the finer things in life from being a stylish dresser to investing in quality home furnishings, not 10 mention the "Old Country Roses by Royal Albert" Royal Doulton chinaware collection that she loved.

Marie attributes as a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend were treasured and admired by all. She enjoyed and embraced time spent with those she loved and cared for and was a giving person. Marie had a personality where she made friends everywhere she went.

In addition 10 her late husband and son, her siblings: Katie Harris, Louise Humphrey, Fred Morgan, and Gussie Robinson, and great-great-grandson Jose Johnie preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory grandchildren: Derrick (Sandi) and Dominique Wylie; great-grandchildren: Kaliah, Natasha, and Derrick, Jr. (Kayla); great-great-grandchildren: Brooklyn, Isabella, Mi'Liyah, Kaiden, Romerio, Romeirez, Layla, Dream, Gianni, and Kaileb; stepchildren: Patsy D. Brown and Leo E. Elliott. Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who loved and respected her dearly and will forever hold fond memories of her long-lived life.