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Elizabeth Aiken Obituary

Elizabeth Clement Aiken
March 12, 1948 - March 13, 2011
Raleigh
Elizabeth Clement Aiken, 63, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2011. She was born on March 12, 1948 in Texas City, Texas; daughter of the late John Clement and Catherine Foley Clement.
Elizabeth was a proud graduate of Texas Women's University and loved her time as a Physical Therapist. She loved traveling, gardening, crafting, attending the theatre, and spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed volunteering and helping people in every capacity from working with orphanages to PTA's to local clubs and organizations. Her last effort was to be on behalf of AARP lobbying in the state legislature.
She is lovingly remembered by her son, Charles Aiken and his wife Heather, of Durham and her beloved grandsons, Chase and William Aiken. She will also be deeply missed by her dear friend John Holland and her two sisters Ann Clement and husband Jarvis, of Elgin, TX and Sue Cicherski and husband Bill, of Irving, TX.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday March 19th, at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh NC. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Japan Disaster Relief Fund or to the National Wildlife Foundation, in memory of Elizabeth.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.MitchellatRMP.com

Published by The News & Observer on Mar. 16, 2011.
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Just to let the family know how much Elizabeth meant to me and so many others. She was really a special person. My prayers are for all the family and friends who will miss her as much as I do.

Barbara Everitt

March 22, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Vicki Johnston, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

March 19, 2011

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope you find strength and comfort during this time. Our deepest sympathy is extended to each of you.

John McLean

March 19, 2011

Sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy.

Lisa Lowing

March 18, 2011

May God bless you and your family you are in my thoughts an prayers.

Belinda Plummer

March 18, 2011

Thank you for sharing your family photos. They show a life well lived and a tremendous amount of love. I wish your family peace even in this time of sadness.
Georgia Campbell

March 17, 2011

I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and challenging time.

March 16, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Thomas Guidry

March 16, 2011

Mr. Aiken and Family:
I was very sorry to hear about your mom.
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Sue Yencha

March 16, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Lucy Wheeler

March 16, 2011

Elizabeth will definitely be missed. She was such a caring, giving person…always involved in one activity or another, always there to give a helping hand. Her empty chair at our breakfast group table will constantly remind us of her wonderful spirit and loving nature. She holds a special place in the hearts of not only her beloved family, Charles, Heather, Chase and William, and her friend, John, but in the hearts of all of us who knew her, as well.

Ron and Pat Davis

March 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. Elizabeth will be sorely missed. I will miss her wonderfully wicked sense of humor. She was very special.

Pamela Andrejev

March 16, 2011

The Umstead 100 won't be the same without Elizabeth's ready smile and hard work! Warmest thoughts to her family.

Barbara Stone-Newton

March 16, 2011

Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kim Taylor

March 16, 2011

Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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Kim Taylor

March 16, 2011

Our prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. You will always have wonderful memories through which to celebrate her full life.

Jeff Taylor

March 16, 2011

I'll miss my friend of many years. Elizabeth and my wife Martha were great pals. Sometimes life deals us harsh blows & we just have to hang on to memories 'till we recover.

Bob Ross

March 16, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. She will be missed.

Emily Newkirk

March 16, 2011

Elizabeth was my friend. She was one of the most giving people I know. If you knew her, she helped you. In the 16 years I knew her, she did more for me than I can express adequately. And beyond that she was a true comfort when I needed comforting. She was a companion and confidant. I will miss her.

She was so proud of her son Charles and his wife Heather. She loved her two grandsons, who brought much joy to her life. She is gone from us all too soon.

Maggie Adams

March 16, 2011

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