Mary Louise Elliott, 81, of Richwoods died April 30, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Elliott was an assembly worker and a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed collecting antiques, growing houseplants and babysitting her grandchildren. Born Aug. 30, 1937, in Imperial, she was the daughter of the late Mary (Marler) and Otto Arnold.
She is survived by her husband: Ernest Edward Edvert Elliott of Richwoods, whom she married March 21, 1986, in De Soto; a son: Scott Eric Elliott of Richwoods; two daughters: Ramona Lynn (Benney) Robinson of Richwoods and Beverly G. Baker of Riverside, Calif.; longtime friend Danise Clay of Cape Girardeau; a sister: Catherine Turner; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers: Daniel Arnold, Alfred Arnold and Joseph Arnold; and a sister: Betty Arnold.
Funeral services and burial were private. Arrangements were under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home in De Soto.