ELIZABETH BROGDON Obituary

Elizabeth "Lib" Brogdon LORIS, SC - Mrs. Martha Elizabeth "Lib" Graves Brogdon, age 84, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at Marion Regional Hospital following an illness. Born on February 22, 1927 in Marion, SC she was the daughter of Mr. Jessie Graves and Mrs. Frenchie Hampton Graves. Mrs. Brogdon with her husband of sixty-four years Thomas Hubert "Doc" Brogdon, Sr. operated the Loris Dairy Maid that was a proud fixture of the Loris community for so many years. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Loris where she taught the Adult Ladies Sunday School class for many years. She was also a longtime President of the Presbyterian Women at her church, a past president of the Pee Dee Presbyterian Women and was honored with a lifetime membership award by the group in 2000. Survivors include her three sons, Tommy Brogdon and wife Mary of Loris, Steve Brogdon and wife Jayne of Wilmington, NC, and Sam Brogdon and wife Beverly of Nichols; her brother, Wayne Graves and wife Jeannie of Dolphin Island, Alabama; six grandchildren; one granddaughter-in-law; and eleven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and her husband Mrs. Brogdon was predeceased by one grandson, Jamie Brogdon; one great grandchild, Kaelin Brogdon; and two brothers, Jack M. Graves and Charles Wilbur Graves. Visitation for Mrs. Brogdon will be Sunday, July 17, 2011, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Monday, July 18, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church of Loris with Pastor Dr. Tim Osment and Dr. Billy Moore officiating. Immediately following the service friends are invited to join the family for light refreshments at the church. All who would like are invited to reconvene at Hopewell Cemetery in Dillon County for committal services at 5:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the First Presbyterian Church Building Fund, PO Box 425, Loris, SC 29569. Please sign Mrs. Brogdon's online guest book at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jul. 17, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for ELIZABETH BROGDON

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Benny Smith

July 19, 2011

I knew Mrs. Brogdon from the 60's. I frequented the Dairy Maid. She was a great person. She had a great personality and she sure did put out some good food. Later her son, Steve married my sister and her legacy continues thru him and his brothers.

Gwenneth Lovell Whitley

July 18, 2011

I will miss you and The Dairy Maid for the rest of my life!"Sharecropper"& I ordered ALOT of chicken!GODSPEED,MISS LIB

Lacy Hardee

July 18, 2011

Growing up under the watchful eye of 'Papa Doc" and Ms. Lib was a very important part of my life. The many days spent sweeping the parking lot of the Dairy Maid every morning, getting to make burger patties in the back, and spending time with both of them meant so much to a kid with little self confidence. Lib and Doc always gave me more than I could ever repay, and even if I could, I know they wouldn't take it. All of you know that both of them were special to many of us for many different reasons. They will always be a special part of my life. Thank you for letting us share a little time with them.!!

Jim Murph

July 18, 2011

Tommy, Steve, Sam,
I only learned of Miss Lib's passing this morning and it broke my heart. She was a very importand part of my life for many years. As with so many other kids growing up here in the 50's and 60's, she and Doc were not only my mom and dad's best friends, she was a surrogate mother to me. No matter what kind of problem I had, I could always go to her for advice and comfort. Without exception, Dock and Lib join my parents and grandparents in having the most influence on me during my formative years. I know it is a very sad time for you now, but, take solace in knowing Miss Lib is now back together with Doc in heaven, enjoying the bountiful rewards they so justly deserve.

Rodney Prince

July 17, 2011

Tommy, Sam, and Steve.
While growing up your Mom and Dad meant so much to me, They were special to the young folk back in the 50's and 60's and fed us well, take care of each other and your Families and take stock in the life your Parents lived as an example.

July 17, 2011

Please accept my condolences to all of your family. May God Bless and keep you as we will continue to keep your Family in our prayers.
Elaine Huggins
Tax Assessor's Office

Wink Prince

July 17, 2011

I was saddened to learn of Lib Brogdon's passing. She was a surrogate mother to a generation of Loris kids in the 1950s and 60s. The happy hours we spent at the Dairy Maid are a cherished memory for all of us. Lib and Doc were an important part of our lives, and we will remember them always. I will keep a good thought for all of you in the the coming days.

Paula Hardee Fish

July 17, 2011

Condolences to the Brogdon family in the loss of your matriarch. May each of you feel the peace of God's love at this time of loss.
With sympathy.

July 17, 2011

Renee, Rodney & Family,
We are praying for you & your family during this time of sorrow. May God comfort your heats & may you cherish the precious memories that you have been given in this life. Sincerely, Vaughn & Betty Viles

Judy Edwards Fowler

July 17, 2011

Tommy,Sam and Tootie, I'm so sorry about Lib's passing away. She and Doc were two fine people, they gave love and received it back. I loved them like my second family. May God bless your family, with such a great loss.

Deborah Blanton

July 17, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gerry Jeffords

July 17, 2011

Please except my heart felt sympatahy for the loss Ms. Lib. She and Doc were two of the first and nicest people I met when I moved to Loris. She will surely be missed.

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