Alexandra L. Elliott, 94, of Lancaster, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at the Arbors
at Carroll. She was born June 29, 1921, in Berlin, Germany to the late Gustav and Gertrud Beichle.
Alexandra met Archie Elliott at a U.S.O. center, while he was serving as a paratrooper in the
82nd Airborne during World War II. She became a war bride and moved with Archie to the
United States.
Alexandra loved needlepoint and was a superb homemaker, known for always setting a beautiful
table. She loved and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Alexandra is survived by her daughter, Dorothy “Dotty” (Kenny) Drake; grandchildren, Scotty
(Sondra “Nikki”) Drake and Chad (Nicole “Nikki”) Drake; and great grandchildren, Mikaila Drake,
Camron Drake, Sonny Alexandra Drake, and Natalie Drake.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Elliott and her parents, Gustav and Gertrud Beichle.
Special thank you to Dr. Brian Varney; Visiting Nurses, April Gerhardt and Brittany Thompson; and
the wonderful staff at the Arbors at Carroll, RN’s Alicia, Caitlin, Jodie, and Danielle, STNA’s Cindy,
Monica, Heidi, Holly, Brenda, and Matthew. Thank you to Megan, Molly, and Bill Maravy at Risch
Drug Store and very special thank you to Jessica Shook.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Lancaster
with Reverend Cheryl Foulk officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Lancaster.
Friends may visit from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral Service
10:00 AM ,Friday, December 18, 2015
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130
Visitation
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Thursday, December 17, 2015
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130