Alma Roberta Elliott

Alma Roberta Elliott, formally Alma Doyle, 84, departed this life peacefully on August 18, 2023. She was born on September 8, 1938, in Louisville, KY to the late Stanley and Carrie Doyle. She accepted Christ at an early age at N’ Street Baptist Church and spent her life as a devoted Christian. Later in her life she became an active member of Southern Baptist Church where she was the president of the usher board for many years. When her health failed, Alma family moved her membership by to N street Baptist Church until her passing. She was a 1955 graduate of Central High School. During her time at Central she was known for making homemade fudge. She turned her homemade fudge into a business and could not keep up with the demand. It was said by many, it was the best fudge in the state of Kentucky. After high school she met and married William Jackson, Sr., and from this union five wonderful and uniquely made children were born, all of whom she was very passionate about. She later married Willie Elliott. Alma showcased a plethora of her many press and curl skills, one of her many talents she shared throughout her community, especially around the holidays. She had little girls walking around looking like “Shirley Temple”. During the press and curl experience, she would tell you “be still baby, hold that ear so that I can get that kitchen.” The older girls and women walked around with the “original finger waves” that you could surf on. She went on to work at Armour Meat Packing Company, today known as Swift, where she later retired. Throughout her life she was a member of many organizations such as The Gospel Troopers Choir, where she sang all around Kentucky and various states for decades with her sister, brother and cousin. She was a member of the Hide Away Girls Social Club and the Red HAT Society giving her time and talents to the community by way of food, shelter, clothes, and love. Alma never met a stranger and would feed anyone she came in contact with. She took in siblings, cousins, family and friends. When you came to her house, she made you feel as though she was your moma too. Alma earned the name “Moma” from everyone she encountered through her hospitality and love. Moma was called the “Greens, Fried Chicken, Homemade Dressing, Homemade Pancakes, Caramel Icing and Cornbread Queen'' nothing came from a box at her house. She was a huge Louisville Cardinals basketball and football fan. She was extremely passionate about her cardinal gear. Alma was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Carrie Doyle; siblings, James “Slick” Doyle, William “Beetle” Doyle, Martha Ann Doyle and great-granddaughter, Charlei Goodrich. Alma is survived by her children and siblings; she was very passionate about her children, Adriene Kamara, William (Doye) Jackson, Christopher (Chyrelle) Jackson, Stanley (Linda) Jackson, Latonia (Cedric) Goodrich, Dondrell Richardson, and Deirdre Richardson; siblings, Geraldine Pinkston, Anthony (Margaret) Doyle; 23 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. . Visitation with the family 11am-12pm Monday, August 28, 2023 at N. Street Baptist Church, 2914 S. 6th St., memorial service to follow at 12 noon.

Alma Roberta Elliott

September 8, 1938 - August 18, 2023