Mrs. Elizabeth Joan Shelton Broyles, age 80, Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 5, 2024, after a battle with cancer.
Liz was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She touched the lives of many people as a teacher and minister’s wife in Tennessee, Kentucky, California, and Alabama. She was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church and her Sunday School class, the Lively Ladies.
Liz was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Rev. Lon Broyles, Jr. in 2013, and her parents, Tom and Lou Shelton.
She leaves many people behind who will cherish her memory, including three children, Hope Schmidt (David), Jonesborough, Byrd Broyles (Melissa), Culleoka, TN and Tracy Flanary (Gary), Elizabethton; six grandchildren, Lonnie Broyles (Sierra), Alyssa King (Adam), Sean Beach (Alexis), Beth Broyles, M.E. Schmidt and Kaylin Flanary; great-grandchildren, Lon Broyles, Rosalie Barnes, Ayden King, Asher King, Madilyn Broyles and Timber Broyles; siblings, Rosemary Inman (John) Chattanooga, Robert Shelton (Fain), Limestone, Aldaree Young and Glynn Whaley (Freddie), Jonesborough, Nancy Gillis (Roy), Limestone and Tom Shelton (Michelle), Midway; several nieces, nephews, cousin, in-laws and friends.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 12:00-2:00 pm at Philadelphia Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Limestone. The funeral will follow at 2:00 PM officiated by Dr. Mark Harrod.
There will be a private family burial at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make donations to Samaritan’s Purse.
12/14/2024
Minnie Broyles
Liz was a wonderful friend who I'm going to miss so much, but know we'll see her again in heaven. My sincere heartfelt sympathy to her dear family for you great loss. May you be filled with the peace that passes understanding and surrounded with much love today and in the days ahead.
Love and prayers,
Minnie Broyles
12/14/2024
Susie Gillis Bennett
Sending love and prayers to all of you! So many fond memories thru the years!
12/13/2024
Christine Keys
To the family: I am so sorry that I will miss the visitation and service. Elizabeth was my dear friend in our early years. We rode to ETSU together. We went with Lon and Elizabeth to NC when they got married. She was such a sweet, endearing soul. I regret we let the years slip by as we went separate lives. Nonetheless, a few years ago, we met for a short visit, and I was delighted to see the years had not changed her. I know heaven is now her home.my condolences to all.
My heart goes out to Ms. Liz's family during this difficult time. I am sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
Tommy I send my condolences to you and your family with the loss of your sister.
Your old friend, Jack Leonard
12/05/2024
Rev. David Linski
The members and friends of Green's Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, AL, rejoice in the homecoming of our Sister in Christ, and continue to pray for the comfort and care of the family members that she left behind. Thank you, Liz, and your husband Lon, for your 12 years of faithful service to our church. See you soon.
12/05/2024
Linda Tipton Sutphin
Glynn, I am sorry for your loss so your sister
