125th Anniversary Celebration - Elizabeth Esposito

Our own State Regent, Dianne Culbertson, decided that she wanted to take an active part in the SCDAR 125^th Anniversary Celebration Ceremonies of Remembrance.  She decided to pay tribute to the service of Elizabeth Esposito.  Dianne, along with Honorary State Regent Ann Crider, and Cosette Harley traveled to Piedmont, SC to the Greenville Memorial Gardens.

What an honor to have our State Regent organize the Ceremony of Remembrance for one of our deceased State Regents!  She felt this was such a meaningful tribute on the day of the SCDAR’s anniversary that she wanted to take an active role.  She stated that the grave is between two beautiful oak trees just behind the “Jesus in the Temple.”  As they performed the Ceremony of Remembrance for her, the breeze was gently blowing. 

Elizabeth Jackson Esposito

Mrs. Joseph Anthony

State Regent 1994-1997

#388587

                   5 Jan 1920 – Bardolph, McDonough County, IL

                   10 Oct 2010

                   Aged 90

                             Greenville Memorial Gardens

                             7784 Augusta Road

                             Piedmont, SC 29673

Elizabeth served in World War II in the Women's Army Corp and earned the Meritorious Service Unit Insignia, WWII Victory Medal, American Theatre Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

She  served as Behethland Butler Chapter Regent three times 1980-1982, 1984-1986, 1993-1994  and as District 1 Director from 1985-1988.  She also held the office of SCDAR Corresponding Secretary from 1982-1985, and SCDAR Recording Secretary from 1988-1991.  She further served the SCDAR as Vice Regent from 1991-1994, and as State Regent from 1994-1997.

Following this SC State service, she was recognized as Honorary SC State Regent, and elected to NSDAR Vice President General service from 1997-2000.

Throughout all her many years of DAR service, and until her death, she remained a faithful member of the Behethland Butler Chapter.  A fitting lasting tribute was left by her with her SC State Regent's Project - the carillon bells at Tamassee DAR School.  The memory of her many contributions can always be refreshed each time these bells are pealed.

The next time you are at Tamassee and hear the bells, fondly think of Elizabeth Esposito who made possible the music that floats through the air bringing a greater sense of peace to those who hear its uplifting tones.

Update: While at the 2018 Awards Day at Tamassee, I had the opportunity to capture the sound of the Esposito Carillon.  I have posted the video below in order for you to hear the beautiful sound that emanates from it.  Of course, it doesn't compare to actually being there to hear it.  I hope you enjoy.