Annice Marie Elliott, 81, a longtime resident of Fort Worth, joined her beloved husband, Bill J. Eillott, in heaven on Saturday, March 1, 2014. A private graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 3 in Granbury Cemetery.

Annice was born Sept. 16, 1932 in Italy to the parentage of William Zora and Lula Victoria Barton Mauldin, an industrious and educationally minded couple. Annice did not disappoint her parents as she pursued an education to a high level. An honor graduate of Italy High School Class of 1949, she continued her education at North Texas State University in Denton, eventually receiving a doctorate degree in business education.

Annice continued her education throughout her lifetime by continuing her voracious thirst for reading and traveling. She retired from the Fort Worth school system after serving many years as a teacher and administrator. She was a lifetime member of the First Methodist Church of Fort Worth.

In attendance were her niece and caregiver, Mary Jean “Jeanie” Johnson; her sisters, Jane Mauldin Poe and Faye Mauldin Chapman and husband, Bill; numerous nieces, nephews and family friends.