Joshua Linn Elliott, 24, Chanute, died Saturday, October 4, 2008, in Tulsa, Okla.
He was born Jan. 3, 1984, in Chanute to Doug and Mary Bly Shannon. He was later adopted by Marvin and Jane Bly Elliott. He graduated from Chanute High School.
Survivors include his birth mother, Mary Shannon, Olathe; adoptive parents, Marvin and Jane Elliott, Iola; two sisters, Rose Kass, Topeka, and Ellen Shannon, Topeka; four brothers, Charles Bly, Wichita, Mike Engstrom and Brandon Shannon, both of Topeka, and Jason Mulvihill, Citrus Heights, Calif.; and his paternal grandparents, Ray and Wanda Shannon, Iola.
He was preceded in death by his father, Doug Shannon; and maternal grandparents, Doris and Alfred Bly.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Neosho County Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Penwell-Gabel Gibson Chapel, Chanute.
Contributions to Allen County Animal Rescue Foundation of Iola may be left at the funeral home.
So make no mistake,Joshua Linn Elliott was and alwys will be truly a gift from God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Joshua:I am so sorry that i failed you as a sister. when I left home I left you and that was wrong of me. You meant the world to me. I am so sorry.... some might say now is a little to late but God doesn't say that,so please forgive mefor leaving you behind!!!!!!!! And Know that there wasn't a day that I didn't wonder about you and miss you. When I look at my son I often see your face. Joshua I hope you found peace before you went and experienced the most out of life. I also hope and pray that one day not too long from now we will be together again and I can introduce you to your niece and nephew. I Love LittleBrother. Love Always&Forever
Crystal