Valerie Cannassa Elliott

October 9, 1980 - September 4, 2008
Valerie Cannassa Elliott

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Valerie Cannassa Elliott, 27, of Wilmington formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008 at her home after a courageous 3 year battle with Lymphoma surrounded by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather George Polliard, grandparents Ruth and Herman Cannassa , grandfather Thomas Edward Elliott, aunts Patricia Cannassa and Mary Jane Sunderlin and uncle Lon Sunderlin.

Valerie is survived by her husband Kirk Elliott, parents Patrick and Jean Cannassa, sister Monica Roseski and husband Tom, grandmother Florence Ruth Polliard, father and mother in law Danny and Karen Elliott, grandparents Jim and Ardis Bell, brother in law Kevin Elliott and canine companions Sahara and Lilly.

She was a 2003 graduate of UNCW with a degree in elementary education. Valerie had a vision for interior design and decorating and freely shared her vision with friends and family.
Family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until service time at 2:30 PM on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 3736 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Valerie Cannassa Elliott Memorial Fund c/o Wachovia Bank.

Online condolences may be sent to www.wilmingtonburialandcremation.com

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • September 05, 2008
    Jacqueline Figueroa & Family says:
    Jean... May the memories held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit at this difficult time. You're in our prayers, please send our condolenses to your family . Gold Bless you all.

  • September 05, 2008
    Valerie & Tony Davis & Sons says:
    I remember when Kirk was dating Valerie and Dan said "I think she is the one" and he was right, she was the one that brought happiness and love not only to Kirk but to the Elliott Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless!

  • September 05, 2008
    Lee and Gina Cameron says:
    Jean and Pat, Words can not adequately express our sorrow. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. With Much Love, Lee and Gina Cameron

  • September 06, 2008
    Dot & Tom Theiss says:
    To Jean & Pat, Kirk, Monica & Tom; our hearts go out to you all. We have not seen Valerie for many years, but we remember her spunk and her love of life as a young child; a joy to you all. May you be comforted by the love and support of all who have been touched by the love and strength that you all shared. May you find peace.

  • September 06, 2008
    Kelly and Johna Jacobs says:
    Our Love, Prayers and Sympathy goes out to Valerie's family! We love you all!