MRS. HARRIOTT ELLIOTT CALLED TO BEYOND
Beloved Richfield Matron Succumbs After Lingering Illness

The Third ward chapel was crowded to capacity with friends and relatives who gathered Wednesday afternoon to pay a final tribute of respect to Mrs. Harriott Elliott, wife of Alex F. Elliott who passed away at her home Monday morning, death relieving her from a lingering illness. Many beautiful flowers were placed on the bier and the remarks of the several speakers at the services gave expression to sincere esteem and respect for her and her family.

The services were in charge of bishop H. J. Hansen. Musical numbers were furnished by the Third ward double quartet, a violin solo by Miss Virginia Hansen and a vocal solo by Mrs. Jas M. Peterson. Daniel Peterson, Mrs. C. K. Hansen, Christian Peterson and Bishop Hansen were the speakers. Chas L. Bean offered the invocation and the benediction was pronounced by Ira Gardner. Interment took place in the city cemetery where the dedicatory prayer was offered by G. W. Coons.

Harriott Clark was born February 17, 1877 at Ogden. At the age of six years she came to Richfield with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Clark. She was educated in the Richfield schools and the Brigham Young University and as a girl was very popular among the younger society set. She did stenographic work at the court house for several years, during the time her father was sheriff of Sevier County. She also served as deputy county clerk. she was married to Alexander F. Elliott on April 5, 1899. Later the marriage was solemnized in the endowment house at Salt Lake City. They were blessed with four children, two of whom survive.

Prior to the last seven years, Mrs. Elliott was active in church and civic work and her passing will be felt deeply by the Third ward Relief society of she was a member. Her patience during the years she has been an invalid has endeared her even more to her many friends. Mrs. Elliott is survived by her husband; two daughters, Miss Mary Elliott of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Vernon Miller of Richfield. One sister; Mrs A. R. Calkins of Los Angeles, two brothers, W. H. Clark of Los Angeles and S. G. Clark of Richfield and two grandchildren.

Published in The Richfield Reaper Newspaper 1930-02-13