LAUREL - Blanche Dukes Elliott went to be with Jesus on May 19, 2016. Blanche was born on Dec. 9, 1924 to the late Aaron P. and Orva Sirman Dukes. She was raised by her grandparents the late Joseph and Rosa Sirman. She was predeceased by her husband, Marshall T. Elliott, in 2012 after 68 years of marriage. Blanche is survived by her daughter, Marlene Elliott Brown and her husband, Jim, with whom she made her home. She is also survived by a brother, William Dukes (Norma); and a sister, Joan Stevenson (Robert); and a grandson, Michael Brown (Tanya); and three great-grandchildren, Mia, Abi, and Aaron. She also leaves to cherish her memory many others who were like children and grandchildren and a special cousin, Dorothy Banks. Blanche attended Sycamore School and graduated as the salutatorian of the Laurel High School Class of 1942. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for L. B. Brittingham. She had been a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 70 years. She treasured being a farm wife and mother and loved serving her church. She will always be remembered for her kind, gentle spirit. A viewing will be held on Sunday, May 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. 17429 Phillips Hill Rd., Laurel, DE, with a service to follow at 3 p.m. Interment will be held on Monday, May 23 at 10 a.m. in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Laurel. Contributions can be made in her memory to Trinity United Methodist Church, c/o Barbara Adams, 16394 Adams Rd., Laurel, DE, 19956. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel. Online condolences can be made by visiting, www.hsdfuneralhome.com.