Martha Ann Elliott

Martha Ann “Woody” Elliott, 84, of Anniston, AL passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, in LaGrange, GA. She was born in Suches, GA to the late Walter Stanley Woody and Emily Elizabeth “Castleberry” Woody on March 22, 1940, and was the eldest of six children. Martha Ann grew up in Mableton, GA, and graduated from South Cobb High School, Austell, GA in 1958. She began her career with the Shell Oil Company and the Citizens and Southern Bank. She was a dedicated State of Georgia employee for twenty-five years; retiring from the Office of the Secretary of State. Martha Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Hugh H. “Buzz” Elliott. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Tim ) Daniel of LaGrange, GA, step-grandson Parker Daniel of Newnan, GA, and siblings Faye (George) Duke of Anniston, AL, Stanley (Kay) Woody of Douglasville, Shirley Reeves of Kennesaw, GA, Larry (Linda) Woody of Mableton, GA and Linda (Dennis) Stephens of Acworth, GA along with many nieces and nephews. Martha Ann developed a passion for Jesus and teaching Sunday School when she was only a teenager. Over the years, she taught different ages, from the very youngest to the “Young at Heart.” She was a member and served as a teacher for many years at Sandy Creek Baptist Church in Fayetteville, GA. After moving to Anniston, AL, she became a member at Choccolocco Community Church, and in recent years, Holly Springs Baptist Church and would try to be at church every time the door opened. She was serious about sharing the Gospel and leading people to Jesus. She was very diligent in reading her Bible and often read it through multiple times. She knew her Bible from cover to cover and was not shy about telling people to explain their view of things; especially if they differed from her view of the scriptures. In addition to her love for teaching the Bible and sharing Jesus, Martha Ann loved flowers and plants and was an avid gardener. While working in her yard, she would often have people stop to tell her how beautiful her yard and flowers were. Martha Ann would strike up conversations with anyone she met and go out of her way to speak to someone who appeared down or sad. Her love for her family and friends, her sense of humor, and her outgoing personality will be missed by all who know and love her. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Parrott Funeral Home, with Pastor Philip Johnson of Sandy Creek Baptist Church officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather from 12 o'clock until 1 o'clock to offer their condolences and share in the celebration of Martha Ann’s life.

Martha Ann Elliott

March 22, 1940 - January 4, 2025