Mrs. Elizabeth (Betsy, Beth) Sullivan, age 84, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010. She is survived by her beloved son, Henry Grady “Hank” Sullivan, III and daughter-in-law, Winde Campbell Sullivan. She was predeceased by her husband, Grady, and daughter, Linda Sue. The relatives and friends of Elizabeth are invited to attend a graveside burial service at Riverdale Cemetery on Victory Drive, Columbus, Georgia, Friday, June 25, 2010 at 1:00 PM. A committal ceremony will be held graveside the following day, Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 1:00 PM, with The Very Reverend Richard Martindale officiating. A reception will follow at Golden Stream. A memorial ceremony and reception will be held Monday, June 28, 2010 at 1:00 PM at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Peachtree Street in Atlanta with Rev. Gene Paradise officiating. Elizabeth was born on August 25, 1925 in Macon, Georgia. She lived her early life in Columbus attending Columbus High school and subsequently Brenau Academy in Gainesville, Ga. In 1950 she married Henry Grady Sullivan, Jr., beginning married life in College Park, Ga. Soon they moved to Decatur, where she lived until Grady’s death in 2001. After her children were older, she went back to school to become a medical secretary and worked until her retirement in the mid 1980’s. She was a devoted mother and loved by all who knew her. She suffered from chronic illnesses her entire life, but never let them get her down. She remained independent until the very end. She was simple, frugal and God-loving. Her favorite times were those spent among family and friends, especially those friends who were members of the Daughters of the King at St. Luke’s Church. She loved animals, caring for her canine companion, Princee, and recently adopting 15 year old Jake, deserted by a previous owner. She was a wonderful wife and mother, and like so many who have recently departed, a Member in Good Standing of America’s Greatest Generation. She will be missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Paws Atlanta, No Kill Shelter, 5287 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30035, 770-593-1155.
