Elizabeth J. Faught

Elizabeth “Liz” Jean Faught, also known as Betty Jean Gardner Cail, went home to be with the Lord in her home, surrounded by her family, Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Ms. Faught was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Doris Gardner; an infant sibling, Francis Gardner; her husband, Alfred Eugene Faught, Sr., USMC; and her companion of 23 years, Robert Patric Long.

Elizabeth was born in Hampton, South Carolina, on October 29, 1940. She grew up in Hampton and graduated from Wade Hampton High School. She later went to school in Tallahassee, Florida, and became an employee of the Board of Education of the State of Florida in the teacher certification department for three years. She then moved back home to Beaufort, married, raised a family, and worked in business and financing. She retired from Stokes Toyota after 15 years as head Title Clerk.

In her retirement years, she enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, and helping with her granddaughter and great-grandsons. She loved growing pretty plants, cooking fun recipes, shopping and thrifting, and crafting. She enjoyed spending time with her sisters and brother and their families. She made many friends along the way, from Hampton to Beaufort and in Tampa, Florida. Her last years were mainly spent with her daughters, grandchildren, and pets. She was also a part of the Widows Ministry of Praise Assembly Beaufort and attended Praise Assembly Church both in person and online.

She is survived by her two daughters, Carol Lynn Cail Battle (Bill) and Sue Ann Cail (Craig); granddaughter Lindsey Battle (Travis); two great-grandsons, Travis and Phoenix Hollingsworth; and Craig’s children, Alexis, Richard, and Alyssa.

She is also survived by her four siblings, Patricia Wright (Kendal), Theresa Neill, Ellen Gardner, and Frank “Skeeter” Gardner (Annie), as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was loved and cherished by many and will be deeply missed.

A memorial service will be held at 11 Am on Monday August 24, 2026, at Praise Assembly Church in the Main Sanctuary.
800 Paris Island Gateway
Beaufort, SC 29906

Reception Luncheon will immediately follow in the Family Center.