P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655
Elizabeth Irene Baxter, obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Elizabeth IreneBaxter

Date of Birth January 2, 1900
Passed Away On August 8, 2015
At Age 115 years
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Ms. Elizabeth Irene Baxter, 46, died peacefully on August 8, 2015 in South Carolina. She was born in Wilmington, DE, to Robert Cole Baxter and Camilla Harmon Baxter.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Furman University with a Masters from North Carolina State. She was a valued employee of Sonoco Products for more than 20 years. Elizabeth was an accomplished equestrian who spent much of her spare time riding and caring for her beloved horses, Faulkner (Will) and Wild Niner. Some of her happiest moments were spent at a barn or horse show. Elizabeth’s positive spirit and undaunted courage has been an inspiration to her many friends and family. Her beautiful smile and loving heart will be cherished forever by those who loved her.

She is survived by her loving parents of Lake Saint Louis, MO; brother, Kenneth Baxter of Cordova, TN; sister, Lesley (Mark) Bonds of O’Fallon, MO; nephew, JT Bonds of O’Fallon, MO; niece, Laura Bonds of O’Fallon, MO.

Funeral services was held at 5:30 on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in the Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. in Oakland Cemetery, Monticello, AR. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Darlington County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1655, Hartsville, SC 29551, or St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, or the charity of one's choice. Graveside arrangements are by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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Services

Service

Graveside

Oakland Cemetery

N. Hyatt

Monticello, AR, 71655

August 15, 2015

1:00 PM

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Interment

Oakland Cemetery

300 North Hyatt St.

Monticello, AR, 71655

Memorial Contributions

Darlington County Humane Society

P O Box 1655

Hartsville, SC, 29551

Memorial Contributions

St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital

501 St. Jude Place

Memphis, TN, 38105

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Condolences (3)

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JP Royer Longwood, FL May 3, 2016
"I knew Elizabeth while at Furman and I was fortunate to know ger smile, her warmth, and her generosity of spirit. My most heartfelt condolences to her family and friends."
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Wendy &Jeff Stephenson Greenwood Village, CO August 15, 2015
"Camilla & Bob,
We cannot find the words to ease the anguish we know you feel in loosing wonderful Elizabeth, all we can do is send our love. Please know we have been thinking of you almost every moment since we heard about her passing.
Wendy and Jeff"
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Laura Lee Dearman Monticello, AR August 13, 2015
"Robert and Camilla, I am so very sorry about your daughter. No words could express the pain of losing her. I wish blessings and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Also, Robert, I cherish the years of you and I growing up together as childhood friends. Our parents loved each other so much. God bless you. Love, Laura Lee"
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