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HARRODSBURG - Elizabeth P. Culton, died Fri, Nov. 3, 2006 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington, KY. A native Greensburg, KY, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Franklin and Lena (Salmon) Patrum. She was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church and a retired elementary school teacher. She attended Western Kentucky University and began her teaching career in Green County and retired from the Harrodsburg school system. Survivors include: her husband: Daniel J. Culton of nearly 60 years, one daughter: Gerry (Jody) Sharpe of Danville, KY; and one son: Thomas (Janie) Culton of Greenville, KY; two sisters: Dixie (H. D. ) Jasper of Paris, KY; Frankie (Dr. Milton) Shuffett of Lexington, KY; two Grandsons: Samuel Culton and Lin (Erin) Sharpe and one Nephew: Tony (Angela) Taylor and three great nieces. Lib was a person of many talents and interests that encompassed not only her beloved family, but included politics, bridge, art, reading, genealogy, arranging flowers for friends and neighbors, and the world of the internet. Funeral services will be held 11am, Wed, at Harrodsburg United Methodist Church with burial in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tues, from 5-8pm at the Ransdell Funeral Chapel, and Wed. 10am until the hour of service at the Church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Methodist Children´s Home, Box 749, Versailles, KY 40383 or the Mercer County Library, Lexington Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Nov. 6, 2006.

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Charlton & Shirley Cox

November 6, 2006

Dear Geri, Dixie and Frankie,

Chilly joins me in sending our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved "Lib". Please know that all of you are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love to you, Shirley B. Cox

Jon Schooler

November 6, 2006

Dan, Cathy and I heard about Lib's death from Joy. I always thought very much of her. She was a very nice lady to me and the family. Cathy and I are thinking of you now and wished that we lived closer so that we could attend the visitation and funeral. We are very sorry for your loss.

Jon & Cathy Schooler & Family

John Robey

November 6, 2006

Dear Dan, Nancy and I were so sorry to learn about your loss. You arranged for us to get a loan in 1967 to purchase a home in Lawrenceburg. With Love and Respect, Nancy and John Robey.

Mike Bauman

November 6, 2006

My sincere condolences to Dan, Gerry and Thomas. My prayers are with you.

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