Mavis Elliott

1/19/18

Mavis Elliott, 88, of Huxley, Texas, passed away on January 17, 2018 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on January 30, 1929 in Shelby County to L.D. “Huey” Risinger and Ruth Armstreet Risinger. Funeral services for Mavis will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Windham, Bro. Bobby Warr, and Lynn Raymond officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 19, 2018 in the Mangum Funeral Home Stateroom. 

Mavis grew up in the Dunnigan Community. She worked as a poultry inspector for USDA, but spent her most valuable hours loving and caring for her family. Mavis loved to quilt and crochet whenever she was able. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. 

Survived by:
Son - Willis “Puncho” Elliott and wife, Becky of Huxley

Grandchild - Michael Pate Elliott of Huxley

Sister - Mary Barker of Dallas

Sisters-in-law - Louise Risinger of Mauriceville; Willie B. Elliott of Shelbyville

Brother-in-law - Paul Bando of West Orange

Special caregivers - Lacy Sholar and Lucille Smith

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Preceded in death by: 
Husband - Willis Harlon “Pate” Elliott
Parents - L.D. “Huey” and Ruth Risinger
Sisters - Macy Perry and Wanda Bando
Brother - Bacil Risinger, Sr.
Brothers-in-law - Douglas Perry, Marvin Barker, Bowser Hendricks, and Herbert Elliott
Sister-in-law - Connie Hendricks

Pallbearers are Craig Hendricks, Ron Hendricks, Seth Hendricks, Hunter Hendricks, Jon Jones and Jared Jones.

Honorary pallbearers are Prentice Hendricks, Verbon Hendricks, Craig Jones, Aubrey Gene Elliott, Luke Hendricks, Sawyer Hendricks, Bacil Risinger, Jr., Matt Risinger and Ronnie Youngblood. 

To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net.