Elizabeth Johnson Stockman

Elgin: Elizabeth (Lizzie) M. Hornsby Johnson Stockman, 93, of Elgin, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2011. Born on October 25, 1918 in Blaney, SC, she was a daughter of the late James Hornsby and Elizabeth Mattox Hornsby, who died when Lizzie was only four days old.

Lizzie was raised by Mike and Dovey Mattox Hornsby on Highway Church Road in Blaney. She met and married Edmond Johnson and moved to Aiken. Lizzie was always very active at Redds Branch Baptist Church where she worked with youth and children. Edmond died in 1973, after which she married Earl Stockman in 1977. Mrs. Stockman became an active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Elgin.

Survivors include her daughters, Marie (Bennie) Rawls of Aiken, SC, Fran (Mike) Birch of Fairfax, SC; son, Sonny (Kathy) Johnson of Tookiedo, SC; grandchildren, Sherry Beecher, Angie (Bob) Tice, Eddie (Courtney) Johnson, Chad (Melissa) Johnson, Paula (Jay) Birch Billingsly, Joseph Birch; great grandchildren, Caleb, Josh, Jacob, Bryce, Makayla, Joey, John, Banks, and Alex; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.

A funeral service for Mrs. Stockman will be held 3 o’clock, Friday, November 25, 2011, at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 2666 Hwy 1 South, Elgin, SC 29045 with The Rev. Kenneth Jackson officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at Shives Funeral Home, 5202 Colonial Dr., Columbia, SC from 6 until 8 o’clock. A graveside service will be held at 12 o’clock, Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Redds Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, 390 Redds Branch Rd., Aiken, SC 29801. The family will receive friends at the cemetery, one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church Bus Fund, or a charity of one’s choice.