Ruth Elizabeth Elliott

Ruth Elizabeth Elliott passed away at her home in Aberdeen on Friday, March 12. She was 85. Born in Aberdeen she was the daughter of the late Nelson J. and Jessie (Singleton) Farrell. Having worked at APG for 28 years, Mrs. Elliott was the first elected Mayor of Aberdeen from 1992-1994. She was a member of the Aberdeen City Council from 1982-1992 and then again from 2004-2014. She was formerly President of the Aberdeen Golden Age Club at the Aberdeen Senior Center. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Elliott, Sr.; children, Pamela Raymond of Havre de Grace, Robert Elliott, Jr. of Churchville, Larry Elliott of Hazelton, PA, and Gary Elliott of Manassas, VA ; brother, Charles Farrell of NC; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her brothers James Farrell and Nelson Farrell. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 16 from 6-9 PM at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 17 at 11:00am at Bel Air Memorial Gardens. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.