Elizabeth Gladys Eldridge Webster

November 4, 1920 - February 23, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth Gladys LaGrone Eldridge Webster, age 97 of Douglas, passed away Friday afternoon, February 23, 2018, at Vista Park following an extended illness. She was born November 4, 1920 to the late Milton Hicks LaGrone and the late Lula Naomi Wingate LaGrone. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Webster, 1 Grandson, Phillip Don Eldridge, 3 Brothers, Paul LaGrone, E. J. LaGrone and Scott LaGrone, 2 Sisters, Lucille Davis and Juanita West. Mrs. Webster, a native of Doerun, GA, was a homemaker. She was a long time member of Oak Grove First Church of God in Tampa, FL, and after moving to the Douglas area, she attended College Avenue Baptist Church and Sand Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include: 3 Sons: James Clyde Eldridge, Jerry Wayne Eldridge and his wife June and Don Eldridge and his wife Fran all of Douglas, GA 1 Sister: Bonnie Genrich of Plant City, FL 9 Grandchildren: Eric Eldridge and Chris Eldridge both of Brandon, FL ; Brian Eldridge of Leesburg, FL, Randy Eldridge, Matt Eldridge and his wife Karen and Debbie Park and her husband James all of Douglas, GA ; Kellie Lynn Vail of Plant City, FL Ken Eldridge of Hinesville, GA and Susan Wilson of Lake City, FL 16 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren Several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 P.M. at Sand Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Mercer and Rev. Ed Lycett officiating. A Special Eulogy was given by Eric Eldridge. The interment followed in Sand Hill Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Brian Eldridge, Eric Eldridge, Randy Eldridge, Ken Eldridge, Matt Eldridge, Lance Eldridge and James Park. Honorary Pallbearers were Nurses and CNA’s of Vista Park and Special Care Givers, Karen Rodgers, Shonda Williams, Angie Smith, Lisa Lombardi and Elaine Smith. Special Musical Selections, “Blessed Assurance” was presented as a Congregational Hymn, led by Rev. Ed Lycett, “Old Rugged Cross” and “Bowed On My Knees” were presented by the Soloist, Larry Lewis, with Taped Music. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by the Pianist, Barbara Crews. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.