ELIZABETH CONN COSTLEY
Elizabeth Conn Costley, 83, died Friday, December 2, 2022 at Courtyard Health and Rehabilitation in El Dorado. She was born December 5, 1938 in Benton, Tennessee, the daughter of John Henry and Arva Bolt Dilworth.
Her family moved to Mississippi where she completed school. She then attended Blue Mountain College where she received a B.S. degree in Home Economics. After graduation she worked at the college as Alumnae Secretary and Admissions Counselor. In 1962 she married William L. Costley, Jr., a career Marine. They lived in several states on the west coast and east coast until his retirement when they moved to El Dorado.
After their children were born, she did not work but stayed at home since Bill was away on many occasions. This allowed her to participate in many of their activities. They were both interested in scouting, and when they were Cub Scouts, she served as a Den Mother and Cub Master. She attended all of their ball games. She was always active in the Baptist Church where they lived. At times she sang in the choir, played the piano, and taught Sunday School. When her sons left for college, she worked for the government as a Federal Test Administrator.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Hensley Dilworth; one sister, Frances Freeman; and one grandson, Ian Costley.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bill Costley; two sons, William L. Costley, III and Philip C. Costley; eight grandchildren, Katin Owen, Hunter Costley, Shelby Costley, John Costley, Alexandra Costley, James Costley, Grace Costley and Olivia Costley; two great grandchildren, Riley Grace Owen and William J. Owen; and three sisters, Margaret Stout, Sarah Trelawney, Dora J. Dilworth.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 7, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 200 W. Main St., El Dorado, AR 71730.
Condolences can be expressed online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.