Elizabeth Crenshaw Southall

Elizabeth Crenshaw Southall

Elizabeth Crenshaw Southall, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2010.

She was born on May 31, 1920, in Charlottesville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peyton and Annie Crenshaw; her husband, Merle Southall; a stepdaughter, Beth McDermott; and her sister, Anne Campbell.

She is survived by her nieces, Brenda Stevens and Sheller Bolton; and her nephew, Ed Campbell. She is also survived by a step-daughter, Lee Boisseau.

Liz attended Lane High School and was employed for 40 years as a file clerk at the Radiology Department of the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was a devoted lifelong member of First Baptist Church. Beginning in 1950, she was a faithful member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Queen Esther Chapter No. 14.

The family would like to express sincere appreciation to the staff at Rosewood Village and the staff at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab for the loving care Liz received.

There will be a private graveside memorial service at a future date.

Hill and Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.