THE DAISY HOUSE

A Tribute to the late Mrs. Daisy Mae Elliott

The late Mrs. Daisy Mae Elliott was a true humanitarian. Daisy was a woman who genuinely loved and cared about people, all people with no respect of color, race, disabilities, or sexual orientation. Both old and young would seek Daisy out for her prayers and Godly counsel.

Her loving, kind, generous, and nurturing character naturally drew people to her from various walks of life for a whole host of reasons. Some wanted to feel the warmth of her smile while providing the wisdom of life lessons coupled with her compassion and concern for their well-being. Others needed the warmth of a clean room and a good hearty meal. While others needed clothing and temporary housing for themselves and their children, while fleeing abusive and sometimes life threatening situations from domestic violence. She would take in street children who showed signs of abuse and neglect until she could find an adequate placement through what was known as social services or other people in the community who would take them into their homes. In those days, people were more willing to take in the homeless and share whatever they had, even though they did not have a lot themselves, most had love and compassion for their fellow man.

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Mrs. Elliott had a special longing in her heart to help women and children in crisis. Like others in her generation, her means were meager, but that did not stop Ms. Daisy, as she was affectionately called, by those who knew and loved her. Ms. Daisy managed to feed the hungry and console the downhearted many were touched by Daisy’s love, compassion, generosity and her ability to leave the people she came in contact with much better off because of their encounter with her. Ms. Daisy, Whether on a crowded streetcar or on a busy Detroit street such as Woodward Avenue, Or down in a black bottom, she always took the time to come to the aid of hurting or distressed individuals and thus her legacy is extended through The Daisy House.