Pearl M. Elliott, 87, of Princess Anne, formerly of Eden, died Thursday, November 13, 2008, at Manokin Manor Nursing Home in Princess Anne. She was born February 6, 1921 in Sandtown, DE, a daughter of the late Alford O. Melvin and Annie (Hutson) Melvin. She grew up in the Denton area and went to Greensboro High School. From the time she was young, Pearl was never afraid of hard work, as she had many jobs during her lifetime. During WWII she worked on the assembly line building ships at the Salisbury Shipyard. Other jobs include working as a USDA Grader for Caroline Poultry in Denton, and a cook at various locations such as the Montgomery Wards Cafeteria, Peninsula Regional Medical Center, State Line Restaurant and the Salisbury Nursing Home. During the 1960's she co-owned Salisbury Drugs with her late husband, George Stevenson. She loved her Lord and was a long time, very active member of New Life Apostolic Church in Salisbury on Mt. Zion Road. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her children and grandchildren, whom she loved very much. She also loved her animals, plants and flowers, and was especially proud of her doll and teddy bear collection. She is survived by three sons, Edward Zlock and his wife Betty of Dover, Emil "Fred" Zlock of Salisbury and Frank Zlock of Salisbury; 5 grandchildren, Deborah Johnson of Dover, Dana Levey of Dover, Steve Zlock of Dover, Michael Zlock of Whiteville, Tennessee and Tracey Zlock of Salisbury; and 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Margaret Ruth "Peggy" Bartz and Anna Mae Squire, both of Denton, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three husbands, Emil Zlock, George Stevenson and Richard Elliott, a grandson, Jeffrey Zlock, seven brothers and five sisters. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.