With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Elizabeth M. Burgess, 71, of Salters, SC, widow of the late Marion Salters, who passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at MUSC, Florence, SC.

Life Reflections

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Burgess was born June 23, 1953 in St. Stephen, South Carolina to the late Frank and Ida Mickens. She was the twelfth child of that union and grew up surround by the love of family and friends.

She was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County. In 1972, Elizabeth married Rufus Burgess of Salters, South Carolina. This union was blessed with four beautiful daughters. She was later married to the late Marion Salters.

Mrs. Burgess was employed with the Williamsburg County School District in the cafeteria as a lunch cook and later, she worked at the Venture Plantation in Lane, South Carolina.

At a very young age, Elizabeth gave her life to Christ and was a member of St. Mary A.M.E. Church.  Later in life she joined Truth Tabernacle, Inc. in Cordesville, South Carolina. As a result of her devotion and submission to Christ, she was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, best friend and co-worker. Mrs. Burgess was a true woman of God who took the call to ministry very seriously.

Mrs. Burgess had a passion for basketball, cooking, reading her Bible, doing crossword puzzle books and fishing. She was fearless to any obstacle that came her way.

Mrs. Burgess transitioned on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at MUSC, Florence, South Carolina.

Mrs. Burgess was preceded in death by: her late husband, Mr. Marion Salters, late daughter, Lisa Burgess, two sisters and seven brothers.

Loved ones left to cherish her memories are: her children, Thersa Vanessa Footman of Andrews, SC, Nena Nicole Brown of Lake City, SC and Ruth A. (Jerry) Williams of Salters, SC; sisters, Maebell Mickens and Blondell Daniels both of New York; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and co-workers.

Special thanks to MUSC Hospital staff for the unconditional love, care and support.

The family is receiving friends and family at 367 Eva Loop, Salters, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.