Ethel Jane Smith Elliott, 82, of Nichols passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at MUSC Florence Medical Center with her loving family by her side. She was born in Dillon County on May 22, 1940, the daughter of the late Hickman Smith and the late Ethel Cook Smith.

Ethel was a dedicated mother and grandmother who adored her family. As the wife of a farmer, she worked hard through the years keeping the house and working around the farm wherever she was needed. She used the knowledge she gained from the farm to continue to plant a beautiful garden every year. She enjoyed working in her garden, canning, and putting up the vegetables she grew. Ethel also enjoyed cooking and was well known for her delicious pies.

In addition to her parents, Ethel was predeceased by her husband, Herman Elliott, a son, Tonny Elliott; two brothers, J.T. Smith, and Theo Smith, two sisters, Annie Mae Sanders and Winnise Bailey.

She is survived by a son, Terry Elliott of Nichols; three daughters, Debbie Elliott Bailey of Dillon, Brenda Elliott Johnson (Garrett) of Green Sea, and Sandra Elliott of Nichols; two brothers, Bill Smith (Lois) of Asheboro, North Carolina, and Charlie Smith (Joyce) of Randleman, North Carolina; two sisters, Ella Jacobs (James) of Asheboro, North Carolina and Janie Jones (Milton) of Powhatan, Virginia; three grandchildren, Ricky Philips, Jr. (Melissa) and Charlie Phillips (Marie) both of Nichols and Christy Bailey of Dillon, a step-grandchild, Tammy Byrd of Conway, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2022 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins. Funeral services will follow the visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Friday in the chapel of the funeral home with burial at Elliott Cemetery in Nichols.

Memorials may be made to the Elliott Cemetery Fund, c/o Terry Wayne Elliott, 151 Leaning Branch Road, Nichols, South Carolina 29581.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.