MANNING – Lois Virginia Elliott Robertson, 89, wife of Alasdair William McLeod Robertson, died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.
Born March 31, 1921, in the Panola Community of Pinewood, she was the daughter of the late Wayne Vivian and Annie Lou Britton Elliott. She attended Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA and Piedmont College in Demorest, GA; and was a retired secretary/bookkeeper for Elliott Lumber Company in Summerton and Elliott Gin Company in Manning; a member and former church secretary of Pisgah Pentecostal Holiness Church in Pinewood; a longtime member of Virginia’s Pride Garden Club; and an avid gardner.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Elizabeth R. Wolf and her husband Bob Wolf of Georgetown; a granddaughter, Virginia Lee Huntsinger; four sisters, Ida E. Jenkinson of Summerton, Annie Lou “Joy” Elliott, Faye E. Coulliette, and Ethel E. Barwick, all of Pinewood; two brothers, Richard F. Elliott and John F. A. “Abie” Elliott, both of Pinewood.
She was preceded in death by brothers, Rev. Wayne V. Elliott, Marion S. Elliott, Rev. Tony Elliott, DuValle C. Elliott, and T. Walden Elliott.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2010, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning, with D. L. Barwick officiating. Burial was in Elliott Cemetery in the Panola Community of Pinewood.
Memorials may be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190-5362.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements. (803) 435-2179
CONDOLENCES
Dear Scottie, Elizabeth, and Family,
I am so sorry about the death of Virginia. She was a beautiful, Christian lady and I am so glad I had to opportunity to know her. Our years in the garden club together will always be cherished as I remember her sweet, gentle nature. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's grace with you as you go through this difficult time. Love, Katherine
From: Katherine Jackson McClam
Dear Scottie & family,
I am so sorry about your loss. She was such a beautiful lady. It was such a pleasure to be a member of the same Garden Club with her and also working with you years ago at Sunbeam. My prayers are with you and the family and I know God will be on your side thru these times.
Charlene Green
From: charlene green
I was just thinking about Mrs. Virginia. I know that you will miss her, but God has her Home and she will wait for you. May god Bless you all.
Always,
Angie and Elvin Gibbons
From: Angela Gibbons
Dear Mr. Scottie and Elizabeth,
I was so sorry to hear about Mrs. Virginia's passing. Ya'll are certainly in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Virginia was always so kind to me, and she will certainly be missed. Elizabeth, I remember the times I came to your house and I'll never forget how sweet your mom and your dad for that matter were! Mr. Scottie, you and Elizabeth both were blessed to have Mrs. Virginia, and I know ya'll were a blessing to her too. Now may our God, the only God, give you comfort, peace and strength as only He can. Call on me if you need me. I, and my family love you. God bless you and Virginia Lee. She is very sweet and beautiful!
Love,
Terry Jackson Conant
From: Terry Jackson Conant
Dearest Friends,
The boys and I are so saddened to learn of "Miss Virginia's passing! She was a very dear friend and neighbor to the three of us in years past. Please accept our condolences and know that you will be in our prayers.
Always,
Eppie Mills Adams, Mills and Coker
From: Eppie Mills Adams
Dear Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Virginia was such a nice person and I enjoyed knowing her through Christian Academy years. Know that she is in a wonderful place.
