Women have been affiliated with the military throughout history. Every month we explore and highlight the impact of Christian women affiliated with the military.
Today's Episode of Deeply Rooted follows our blog series Woman of the Word discovering the life of Grace Darling Seibold, who went from military child to American Gold Star Mother. Planting Roots Publishing Director, Morgan Farr is join by special guest Patti Elliott.
Patti Elliott's son, SPC Daniel "Lucas" Elliott died in July 2011 in Iraq. Following his death, she became active in American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., and serves on the National Executive Board as National 2nd Vice President and Secretary and as Department President for North Carolina. She worked for Army Reserve Family Programs for six years, advocating for Soldiers and Families, and sits on the Army's Survivor Advisory Working Group, advising top Army leadership on quality-of-life issues affecting all Military Survivors. She is the proud mother of Brad and grandmother of three, works as a court reporter, and is a member of Wakefield UMC in Raleigh, NC.
Join us on our blog the third Wednesday for Women of the Word.
Learn more about the American Gold Star Mother organization on their website,
