Elizebeth S. Searles

Elizabeth S. Searles, 90, of Port Charlotte passed away March 8, 2006. She was the daughter of John and Blanche (Senft) Smart, born July 31, 1915 in Detroit, MI. Elizabeth lived most of her life in South Orange, NJ, then spent 10 years in Cayce, SC before coming to Port Charlotte in 1998. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Cayce, the Elks, and was a hospital volunteer. She was also involved in charity work for Easter Seals, and the American Heart and American Cancer Associations. Elizabeth will be greatly missed by her daughter, Susan (Robert) French-Brown; grandson, Shawn Foglio of Port Charlotte; granddaughters, Wendy (George) Davis of Sarasota and Tara (Kevin) Holly of Brielle, NJ; great-grandsons, Anthony and Donavin Davis of Sarasota; and sister, Eleanor (George) Murphy of Mantaloking, NJ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Charles, and her parents. A private burial will take place in Southland Memorial Gardens in West Columbia, SC at a later date. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book. Arrangements are by The Cremation Center of Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services, Port Charlotte.