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Elizabeth A. (Sly) Beresford

Posted 2009-03-20 by Judy Wight Branson
Elizabeth A. Beresford

Born in California on Oct. 27, 1933.
Departed on Jan. 10, 2008 and resided in Cottonwood, Ariz.

Elizabeth A. Beresford, 74, of Cottonwood died January 10. She was born October 27, 1933 in California, the daughter of Charles and Louise Sly.

Mrs. Beresford earned a real estate license. She and her husband Hugo Beresford owned and operated automotive stations and restaurants.

She excelled at raising a family as well as managing the family owned businesses. She was an avid reader and a wonderful friend to all.

Mrs. Bereford always maintained her beliefs with the Catholic Church and enjoyed knitting, crochet, gourmet cooking, home-decorating and also enjoyed socializing with her friends.

Her husband, Hugo, preceded her in death.

She is survived by a son, Charles Johnson and a daughter, Aviella Shomayr, both of Arizona.

Private observances will be held out of state.

Donations to favorite charities are welcomed as a tribute to Elizabeth’s life and community service.

An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com

Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, Arizona.




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