HARPSWELL — Lee K. Elliott, 86, passed away peacefully on April 26th, at her home in Cundy’s Harbor with Bob, her husband, of fifty-nine years and their children at her bedside.

She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on February 1, 1926, the daughter of Gail G. Peppers and Virginia (Echols) Peppers. She attended school in Parkersburg and Charleston, where she graduated from high school. She was awarded a writing scholarship at Northwestern University, which she completed before moving to New York City to pursue a modeling career. In that capacity she worked at the Grace Downs Agency and for the Richard Hudnut and Elizabeth Arden Salons.

As Lee Pepper, she was runner up to Bess Meyerson in the “Miss New York City” Contest in 1945. Her first marriage was to the writer/comedian, Raymond Knight, (producer of one of radio’s original comedy hours). They had two daughters, Colony and Shannon, before Knight’s untimely death in 1953. Lee eventually joined NBC as an assistant TV director, working with Jim Elson and Dwight Hemion, among others. In 1954 she married Radio/TV personality, Bob Elliott, (“Bob and Ray”). Together they had three children: Amy, Bob Jr., and Chris. “Nanny” also leaves 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her warm smile and razor-sharp sense of humor will be dearly missed. “To the Queen!”

A family memorial will take place later this summer. Grateful appreciation is extended to Chans Hospice Care, 60 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick, ME 04011, to which contributions in Lee’s memory may be addressed. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick, ME.

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