Edna Elliott

Edna Elliott, longtime pillar of the community
of Walla Walla, passed away on
Sept. 19, 2016, at 90 years of age.
Edna and James (deceased) moved to Walla Walla
in 1959, from Memphis, Tenn. They raised two sons,
James Jr. (deceased) and Keith Elliott (Tacoma).
Edna and James were married for 67 years. Edna
also leaves behind many beloved grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren
whom she loved spending time with.
Edna was heavily involved in her church and her
community. She served as a leader in the Order of
the Eastern Star, Walla Walla School Board, Race
Unity Coalition, Walla Walla Senior Center Board of
Trustees, YWCA Board, Aging & Long Term Care
Board, Walla Walla County Human Services Advisory
Board, Walla Walla Alliance for the Mentally
Ill, VFW, Lions Club, American Red Cross, Berney
Homemakers Club, National Organization of Women,
and more. Edna was featured in a Black history calendar
produced by the Black Student Union at Whitman
College, and in a 55 Plus feature for the Walla
Walla Union Bulletin.
Edna loved to entertain, always happy to host the
wealth of family and friends who would come through
her door. She jumped at any opportunity to serve,
whether it was with an organized group or simply
noticing a neighbor needing a hand. Edna also loved
traveling, antiquing, or finding just the right hat,
purse, or pair of shoes.
A memorial service will be held at Morning Star Baptist
Church, 631 S. Douglas Ave, Pasco, on Friday,
Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. Interment to follow at City View
Cemetery. Visitation at Herring Groseclose Funeral
Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla Walla on Thursday, Sept.
29, from 1-7 p.m. Memorial donations to charity of
donors choice through the funeral home. Friends and
family are invited to sign the online guest book at
www.herringgroseclose.com