In his later years, Elliott served as editor of and contributor to The Missionary magazine. He died in Washington, D.C., on April 18, 1928, and was laid to rest in the crypt at St. Paul the Apostle Church in New York.
During his later life, Elliott worked as an editor and contributor for The Missionary magazine. He died in Washington, D.C., on April 18, 1928, and was buried in the crypt of St. Paul the Apostle Church in New York.