Mrs. Elizabeth Howell Broome passed away Saturday, May 9 at her home. Born on May 16, 1925 in Charlotte NC, she lived most of her life in Decatur GA.She was the widow of the late Judge Robert K. Broome.

Mrs. Broome moved to Hartwell GA in 1991.She was a member of Sharon Presbyterian Church and the Hartwell Garden Club.She enjoyed flower arranging and playing Bridge with her friends.

Betsey will be remembered for her zest for life, her vibrant personality, her compassion for others, her faith in Christ and her love for her family.

Mrs. Broome is survived by her three children, Katherine Zachary, Keith Broome and Jim Broome, who reside in Atlanta; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Carriere, Beau Carriere, Kristen MacIntyre, Rachel Cox, Leighton Broome and her nine great-grandchildren; sister, Harvey Keiser and her husband Donald of Rome; and a brother-in-law, Travis George of Hartwell.She was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor B. George.

A celebration ofher life service will be held on her birthday, May 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sharon Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jim Lugo and Rev. Lawton Daugherty officiating.Her ashes will be placed in the Garden at Sharon.The family will receive friends after the service in the church fellowship hall.Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd, Anderson SC, 29621 or Sharon Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1051, Hartwell GA30643.