Margaret Dawn Elliott

A loving wife and our devoted mother, Margaret Dawn Elliott, 83, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012.

She was born August 12, 1928 in Savannah, Georgia to Lewis James and Agnes Clarke Messersmith. She was raised and educated in Georgia and Kentucky.

On January 14, 1950, Margaret married Daniel Grant Elliott in San Diego, California. As a Navy wife, she resided San Diego, CA, Hawaii and Sunnyvale, CA. Daniel preceded her in death on April 5, 2006. Margaret has lived in Clinton for the last seven years.

She was a member of Ameranth and Eastern Star.

Margaret enjoyed bowling, reading, computer games and needle work.

She is survived by one son, Daniel G. Elliott, II, Clinton; one daughter, Dorothy M. Brunskill, Riddle, OR; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, James Messersmith, Pacific Grove, CA; Frank Messersmith, Cupertino, CA; and one sister, Phyllis Bryan, Denver, CO.

Honoring her wishes, Margaret will be cremated and buried next to her husband.

Arrangements entrusted to Lindquist''s Roy Mortuary.