Elizabeth Owensby Lawter

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Elizabeth Owensby Lawter, 88, of Mills River, died Sunday, September 25, 2011, at the Elizabeth House. A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Benjamin and Maggie McAbee Owensby. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred McCoy Lawter, and a son, Hughie Lynn Lawter. Mrs. Lawter is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Massey and husband Milton of Chappells, SC; 6 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Harry Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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  1. Elizabeth was a great friend to every one in my family. She showed her love in so many ways; remembering birthdays and giving the kids Christmas parties was only two of her ways. She will be missed. I enjoyed sitting hours at a time listening to her talk about her life. I’m thankful for the times I’ve spent with her.

  2. Cynthia and Milton, I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful woman and she will be missed. Will keep you both in our prayers. Love you

  3. Cynthia Gay, just wanted you to know I am thinking of you this week. Your mother had a positive impact on all of our lives. May the Lord bless you and keep you and cause his face to shine upon you. I am thinking of Psalm 23 and know He will sustain you.

  4. Elizabeth was my last living aunt. We will miss her. When we think of her, we always remember all the beautiful flowers and gardens she raised and shared. She really had a green thumb. Our love and sympathy.

  5. Mrs. Lawter was a true lady with a wonderful smile and a warm heart. We loved her positive attitude and wonderful faith. We will miss her very much.

  6. Elizabeth was a true gift to all of us as she touched everyone around her with love and compassion. She was very special to our family, especially mom (Jeanette Goldsmith) and Betty. She leaves behind fond memories of joy and laughter. Elizabeth had amazing strength that she said came from God and she gladly shared that strength and wisdom with anyone. Her life as I knew her was a symbol of II Timothy as she fought a good fight, she finished her course, and she certainly kept the faith. We will miss her but will always hold fond memories of her in our hearts.

  7. My deepest sympathy for the family, in the loss of Elizabeth. I will always remember how she treated me just like her family in the time that I spent with her.


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