Gladys Belle Moore Elliott

Mrs. Gladys Moore Elliott passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 22, 2003. Mrs. Elliott was born on April 2, 1906 in Concord, NC. Following the death of her beloved husband, Jack, Mrs. Elliott moved to Charlotte. She managed Mill Fabrics, Inc. located on Park Road for many years. She was a professional and very talented seamstress. Mrs. Elliott loved her hometown of Concord and was a life long member of Trinity United Church of Christ. In addition to husband, she was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Mac B. Moore and Annabelle Amanda Miller Moore, and her brothers, Clarence, Arnold, Harry, and Carl Moore. Mrs. Elliott is survived by her beloved and devoted daughter, Margaret E. Bell, who has taught us all a lesson in love and devotion. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Margie E. Neal and Louise Moore; three granddaughters, Betsy Griffin, Nancy Shaw and her husband, Ed, Meg Newton and her husband, Kris; and four great grandchildren, Eddie and Griffin Shaw and Kayley and Amy Newton; and a close family friend, Thelma Bradley. Mrs. Bell and the family would like to thank the dedicated staff of Beverly Healthcare and Dr. John Benedum for their loving care. Visitation and celebration of Mrs. Elliott's life will be at the home of Nancy and Ed Shaw, 1806 Bobolink Lane, Charlotte, from 6 to 8:00 p.m. tonight. Mrs. Elliott's funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2003, at Trinity United Church of Christ, 38 Church Street, NE, Concord. The Rev. J. Nathan King will officiate. The body will be in state at the church from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Concord. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Trinity United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 261, Concord, NC 28026.