Elizabeth Hamilton Batson, 99, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, November 23, 2015 at her daughter's home in Milledgeville, GA.

She was born September 3, 1916 in Salisbury, the daughter of the late, James Baxter and Effie Claire Greene Hamilton. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Harvey Lee Batson, son-in-law, William O. Mizelle, Jr. and and brothers, J. B., Carroll and Max Hamilton.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Nancy B. Mizelle of Milledgeville, GA; grandchildren, Susan Wright and husband, Devin, Heather Pittman and husband, Greg, Sarah King and husband, Will and Will Mizelle III and wife Gini; great grandchildren, Emily Wright, Jacob Wright, Megan Wright, Julia Pittman, Joshua Pittman, Hannah King, Cole Mizelle and Matthew Mizelle; brother, Harry M. Hamilton; and several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Mrs. Batson attended Campbell University at Buies Creek. She worked 26 years with the Farm Service Agency, SPA, and eight years with Pender County Department of Social Services.

She was an active member of Burgaw Baptist Church as long as her health permitted. Also Elizabeth was member of ARME Chapter 372 Order of the Eastern Star and Stamp Defiance Chapter of National Society DAR.

Elizabeth's most cherished accomplishment in life was being a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Burgaw Baptist Church with The Rev. Nathan Morton and The Rev. Dr. Michael Parnell officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that you consider a memorial gift to Burgaw Baptist Church, PO Box 385, Burgaw, NC 28425.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.
The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2015 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Burgaw Baptist Church with The Rev. Nathan Morton and The Rev. Dr. Michael Parnell officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.