Gail M Elliott

Gail M. Elliott, of Mountain City, slipped the bonds of this Earth and went to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior, safe in the arms of God. I have you in my heart.

Born in Watauga County, NC, she was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Blanche Minton; brother, Claude Minton Jr.; sister, Loyce Edmisten and her first husband, John Thomas Cook. 

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, William (Bill) Elliott; son, Phillip Cook and wife Kyle; daughter, Anna E. Murray and husband Ryan. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Caleb Cook, Morgan Murray, Mason Murray and sister, Joyce Proffitt.

Gail’s gift in life was caring for and nurturing children, which she did through Sunday School teaching, school volunteering, employed as a preschool teacher and becoming a licensed in-home daycare provider. Her greatest pleasure was helping children play, mature and learn. She was affectionately known as “Miss Gail” to the neighborhood children and played and cheered them on at their outdoor games. Even after her diagnosis and treatment for cancer, she liked handing out cups of water and bowl to pick blueberries in. 

Thank you Emily, Kaylie, Jacob and Jase for the joy you brought to her. Also, a special thank you to Amedisys Hospice of Elizabethton, TN and especially Laura, Joanie, Matt, and Alexis for their compassionate care.

It was Gail’s wish for no formal service, food or flowers. Memorials can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.mountaincityfh.com

The family of Gail M. Elliott has entrusted her care to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, Tennessee 37683.