Dear Elliott Family, I was saddened to read in the paper on Sunday about the passing of Maxine Elliott. She was my 5th Grade teacher at Claiborne and I absolutely loved her. That was in 1956 during the days that we could say the Pledge of Allegiance and have a morning prayer, which Mrs. Elliott always led and asked some of the class members on occasion to say the morning prayer as well. She did have a beautiful voice, which I heard on many occasions and was a cohort with my mother, Peggy Ford, who taught 1st Grade. Both of them were always into having school plays and various choral programs. There was a wonderful staff of teachers at Claiborne during those years in the 50's. Maxine Elliott was special and was always a supporter for me during my high school, college and law school days. She is and was an important person to me in my formative years and has certainly contributed to my success in life by teaching me the 3Rs as well as life lessons and skills. I shall pray for you and your family on the passing of such a dear lady.
Percy A. Ford, Jr.
West Monroe, Louisiana
