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Elizabeth Counts Obituary

Elizabeth Mae Rickenbacker Counts BATESBURG-LEESVILLE Elizabeth Mae Rickenbacker Counts, 76, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Church conducted by Rev. Dewey Mitchell Evans. Visitation will be after the service at the church, other times at the home of her son at 248 Summerland Avenue, Batesburg. Mrs. Counts was born in Orangeburg, SC daughter of the late Whitfield Dantzler Rickenbacker and Angie Estelle Rast Rickenbacker. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She was a college graduate from Newberry College and was a financial officer. Surviving are her husband, Dr. Gurdon W. Counts; sons and daughters-in-law, Gurdon W. (Andrea) Counts III; Karl Frederick (Kathy) Counts; Walter Ernest (Brenda) Counts; Philip Jerome (Susan) Counts; Anthony James "Tony" (Karen) Counts; grandchildren: Sarah, Laura, Kaitlin, Jackson, Erick, and Anthony James "AJ" Counts. Milton Shealy Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Published by The State on Oct. 22, 2012.

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Mary Marcavage

November 14, 2012

Dear Dr. Counts and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Ms. Libby always had a smile on her face and was a great supporter of the Arts.

Pamela Germanos

October 28, 2012

George and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

George and Pam Germanos

Bobby&Shirley Turner

October 28, 2012

Just found out today October 28th of your wife's passing. Our heart felt sympathy go out to you and your family. She is "out of her body and present with the Lord."

Ken & Sadie Laws

October 28, 2012

Gurdon we have asked or Heavenly Father to give you His peace over your loss of Libby. He spared her the aweful pain and suffering of bone cance. He took her home and today she is enjoying her heavenly home in her spititual body never to suffer or age. God is not the God of the dead but the God of the living. Soon we will see her again. We are here for you. Ken & Sadie Laws

Frances Redding

October 27, 2012

Did not find out until today We are sorry for your lost Redding family

Jeannine and Warren Wells

October 26, 2012

Gurdon Wright and family, Warren and I are sorry we received the message to late to be there with the family. Know that we love all of you and hope that God Gives you peace at this difficult time.

Laura Anderson-Holloway

October 24, 2012

Dr. Counts,
A message just to say that many warm and heartfelt thoughts are with you and your family. May God bless, strenghten and comfort each of you.

Carl & Cheryl Vansant

October 24, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to all the family during this sad time...

Linda Denny

October 24, 2012

Stoney and I were so sorry to hear about Libby. I know that MiMi and Libby will be leading the choir in heaven !! Love to all of the family!!

bill schumpert

October 24, 2012

Dr. Counts I was deeply saddened on hearing of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Russell and Victoria McCormick

October 23, 2012

Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends.

Sincerely

October 23, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of "Miss" Libby. She was a sweet lady who was loved by all and will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. ~Grae & Lauren Holston~

Cheyenne Murphy

October 23, 2012

Dear Dr. Counts & family,
I am very sorry to hear that your beloved wife has left you to be in heaven! I didn't ever know you personally, you are just my doctor. I am sure she was a wonderful lady! I hope you & your loved ones have peace & comfort during your time of hurt! I will definitely keep yall in my prayers! if you need anything just call me or email me.

Sandra and Terry Taylor

October 23, 2012

Ms. Libby was always in a good mood.always smiling,wanting to help others.You all wil surly miss her but she will still be watching over her family.ALWAYS IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.

October 22, 2012

So sorry for your loss . Prayers to the family . Donald and Hope Wheeler and family

David and Ann Hallman Givens

October 22, 2012

We are thinking and praying for your family during this time of sorrow. God Bless You!

Willam and Susie Nelson

October 22, 2012

We are sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the days ahead. Cherish all the great memories you each have of her.

Grayson & Dee Mayfield

October 22, 2012

Gurdon and the family, We are so sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers.

susan jeter

October 22, 2012

Dr Counts, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Stan and Lisa Koon

October 22, 2012

We send our deepest sympathy and know that your family is in our prayers. May God keep you in His mighty hands.

Earl Reagin

October 22, 2012

To Gurdon and all his family, we are so sorry and sad to hear this news today about Elizabeth. All of you are on our minds and in our prayers. We pray God will give you strength, encouragement and peace as you go through this difficult time. Much Love, Earl & Kim Reagin

David Rast

October 22, 2012

Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers and I remember her very fondly.

Charles and Tahelia Wardlaw

October 22, 2012

Dr. Counts and Family:
Our hearts are deeply saddened to learn about Ms. Libby's passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by everyone. Our love and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

October 22, 2012

Our thoughts, prayers and synpathy are with all the Counts family at this time.
Davis and Betty Shull

edie hallman

October 22, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of great sorrow.Edie Faye(Hallman)and Randy Cockrell (Saluda,S.C.)

Cindy and Troy Branning

October 22, 2012

We loved Libby, too!!She was an inspiration as a wife, mother, companion and friend !! Our thoughts and prayers are with you, all.
Much love,
Cindy and Troy Branning

Jimmy and Geena Copeland

October 22, 2012

Your family is in our prayers.

joyce and scott icenhour

October 22, 2012

thinking and praying for ya'll during this difficult time. may God bless you.

jackie gantt

October 22, 2012

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

Bill & Carol Scyphersw

October 22, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the difficult time.

Teresa Oswald Mabus

October 22, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

October 22, 2012

We want to extend our heart felt sympathy at this time of your lost love one. May God be with you now and always. Ken and Patty Joyner

Florence Pitts

October 22, 2012

Dr Counts -
So sorry to hear about Miss Libby. She was loved by everyone!

Florence Pitts

October 22, 2012

Dr Counts-
I am so sorry to hear about Miss Libby. She was loved by everyone!

Julia & Dwight Davis

October 22, 2012

Lifting you all in prayer.

Rick and Susan Yarborough

October 22, 2012

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

October 22, 2012

We are very sorry for your loss. Prayers are with the family at this time.
Pat and Roy Watkins

Annette Asbill

October 22, 2012

My family is so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. Cherish the memories and look to God for the comfort on He can give. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed by many.

Cathy Storey Currie

October 22, 2012

Words cannot begin to express my sympathy that goes out to each of the family members. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and may God comfort each of you as only He can in your time of sorrow. God Bless and Be With You All.

October 22, 2012

Walter, Brenda and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. May you feel the love of God now and in the times to come. Remember the wonderful memories and share them with your children. Your family is in our prayers. Tom and Brenda Counts

Quincy Smith

October 22, 2012

Dr. Counts I am sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

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