Elizabeth M. Brown, 90, of Palatka, passed from this life on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Haven Hospice Custead Care Center in Orange Park following an extended illness. She was born in Bryceville, FL and had lived in Putnam County since 1957 coming from Gainesville. Elizabeth retired in 1982 after 34 years of service with BellSouth. She had also worked with A.L. Williams Co. selling insurance and securities. She was a member of Communication Workers of America and Telephone Pioneers. Elizabeth was of the Baptist faith and in her leisure time enjoyed reading.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Brown, stepdaughter, Susan Myers, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
She is survived by her son, Wesley E. “Eddie” Mills (Lynn) of Hollister, stepdaughters, Glenda Alvarez of Palatka and Janice Kirk (Randy) of Interlachen, sister, Lyla Ellzey (Frank) of Tallahassee, grandchildren, Andi Livingston (Staci), and Wesley E. Mills, II and 5 great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at Bostwick Cemetery. A memorial service celebrating Elizabeth’s life will be held at a later date.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Elizabeth’s Book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com .
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.