Elizabeth "Libby" Ruth McGrath

Elizabeth Ruth McGrath, "Libby", 74, of Daytona Beach, passed away August 23, 2018. Born in Norwood, North Carolina on July 29, 1944 to Ruth and Curtis Funderburke predeceased. Her blessed legacy of love is long for her family, friends, and industry; all of which were only championed by her love of our Lord and Savior. Now joining the love of her life, her husband Thomas M McGrath Jr. in heaven. Libby lives on through her family of two sons, daughter in law, and six grandchildren. Oldest son, Michael Thomas with three grandsons of Michael, Justin, Matthew and granddaughter Rebekka; youngest son, Jonathan Curtis and wife Kristen with grandchildren Marisa and Zachary. Four loving sisters, from eldest Susie Darling (husband John), Vickie Shane (husband Ed), Cathy Kemmerer (husband Buddy), Sandy Russell (husband Chris), nieces, nephews, cousins, loving friend for life Tony Sladewski and the blessings of friends and those she touched throughout her life. "Ms. Libby" was affectionally known as your Garbage Lady who proudly served in the Waste Industry for over 50 years. From her start at 18 years old with city contractor Waste Control to owning her own company, Sun Country Disposal with her husband and boys which transitioned to large hauling companies through the years, retiring from her most loved career with Waste Management. There in 2007 she was named their National Life Changer which recognized her out of over 50,000 employees (she considered America's Finest) for being the caring, conscientious beacon of her light, her faith and love which was unconditionally applied with any and all she happened to touch in her journey. Memorial services will be held at Friendship Community Church, 2108 Hibiscus Dr., Edgewater, FL 32141 on Saturday, September 1, 2018 - 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that like Libby, you remember those in need and the blessings that a hand, an embrace, even a smile can bring as an illumination in someone's life. "Be Kind" - Libby