Eleanor Williams Obituary

She was the most loving and caring teacher. I was a student of her's at St.Phillip Neri back in 1994 she impacted my life in many ways. Mrs. Elliston will truly be missed.

She was a remarkable woman and will be truly missed Shirley Jackson(Chicago,IL)

She was a remarkable woman and will be truly missed Shirley Jackson(Chicago,IL)

The life lessons learned at the ripe old age of 12 can never be forgotten. The guidance given to thousands of young people and hundreds of teachers with an intellectual homespun flair will forever be remembered. I look back on my time at St. Philip Neri and remember not only why I became an educator but why I am the person I am. Mrs. Elliston had so much to do with my personal development. She talked to you as child, but treated you with respect. She lectured but not too harshly, and she sat behind that desk and taught us how to treat each other. I flash back to the many assemblies, listening to the Jackson Five Christmas album on that old green record player with Eugene, Danielle and I sitting next to the teachers desk because we talked way too much! Later in life, I came to respect her in a different way. She kept tabs on me and sent me notes through my mother. I loved Mrs. Elliston, and I know she loved all of us through her passion for her craft. To her family, all of our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Thank you for sharing her with all of us over all these years, and I am glad she spent her retirement visiting and traveling to spend time with her family.

Duane Davis
St. Philip Neri
Class of 1987

I was also taught by Mrs. Williams at Neri in 1981 & 1982. She first recognized that I loved & was good at writing. She encouraged me to write stories & poems as well as papers on African-American history. Having writing as an outlet at the time was very important to me, so I never forgot Mrs. Williams. I wrote for my high school newspaper & used writing during college. Therefore, it is not a myth that one teacher can change a person's life. I would like to thank the entire family of Mrs. Eleanor Williams for her contribution to education. You are in my prayers.

To the entire family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Williams was my 8th grade teacher at St. Phillip Neri. I was in the graduating class of 1981. She was such a wonderful person, especially since she was apart of my extended family. She will truly be missed.
Jodi Howard-Rembert

Please accept my families deepest sympathy for the lost of a love one we will keep you in our prayers.

It's hard to say good bye to someone you Love! I can't stop the tears but I can thank God for the time she spent here ! Now is the time to come together as a family !
From: Rita Key , Carl Key, Carla Key

Dear Sydney, Guy, Sylvester and Sylvia, Please except my condolences and know that as long as you keep her in your heart she is never far away. Stay close to each other. Sunni (Norris) Knight

Hey (brother-in-law)Guy,Delisa and the Williams Family. We wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers through this challenging time.
Ardy,Precious, Jazz and Trey

Please accept my families deepest sympathies on the lost of Mrs. Elliston. She was my 8th grade teacher at St.Philip Neri. She inspired many and was loved by all. She expected us to always do our best. Her love of English, writing, and reading became our love. I don't know if she ever knew how much she touched my life. She gave her students tough love. She fussed at us for doing wrong, but she always showed us love. She has lawyers, accountants, teachers, nurses, and many other professional, she helped form into productive citizens. I loved her and I hoped that in my teaching career that I touch as many students as she has,

Ramon Key and family I extend my deepest sympathy and my prayers are with you all during this trying time.

Hi Williams Family, son-in-law Guy and daughter, DeLisa. We are praying for you all and may God continue to bless each and everyone of you. Arthur J. Tate and Family

Dear Syndey, Steven, Guy, & Sylvia,
Just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. Enjoy those wonderful memories of your mom and her beautiful smile. Perhaps, Sydney & Sylvia you can sing the song you sang at your grandfather's home going celebration.
Felecia

Guy and family, sorry for your loss. Just keep praying and God will see you through. Love, your other family, Rita, Bill, Jaron & Jillian Hart(Canton, MS)

Sylvester & Delisa,
My prayers go out for you and your family in the home going of your mother. We thank God for 72 years of Mrs. Williams physical present in our lives. Her spirit lives on with us and we know she is with the creator.
God bless you and your family.

Your friend and brother,

To The Bereaved Family,
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy. Eleanor will be remembered as a warm and caring person who had an early influence on many she taught including our Jodi.
We hope our caring will lesson the sorrow that you bear.

Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss. I loved your mom because she made me believe that I could do and be anything. Ms. Williams made a huge impact on my life at St. Philip Neri and years after. I have thought of her often in my own teaching career. I only hope that I made a small difference in the lives of my students as your mother did in mine.

God bless,

Stephanie Walters, class of 1983 St. Philip Neri

Hi Guy and Delisa. You get the sense of a sweet spirit when you read the notice about Mrs. Williams. Again bless you all in this time of reflection and remembrance of your mother.
Love Shawn, Tammy, and Girls.
AKA Uncle Laptop and the Coblettes :-)

Im so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Williams was one of my teachers at St. Phillip Neri , I was part of the graduating class of 1982. She was truelly an exceptional teacher and will truelly be missed. Van'essa Pope-Marshall

Guy and Sylvia,
So sorry for your loss. I will have you and the family in my prayers.
Love you all,
Phyllis