Obituary of Elizabeth Fox Korhonen

Elizabeth "Liz" Fox Korhonen, age 86, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at St. Mary's Highland Hills in Watkinsville, GA following an extended illness.

Liz was born in Holdenville, OK to the late Francis J. Fox and Velma K. Fox. She graduated from high school in Casper, WY and received her bachelor's degree from the University of Wyoming in 1960.

Liz considered herself a pro at packing and moving, having moved 20 times during her husband's Army career. Liz loved people and enjoyed volunteering with the Council for Aging and Aiken County Library. She was an avid reader and bridge player.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband of 64 years, John Korhonen, daughters, Kisa Raye and Mary Paige Kurilla, son-in-law, Erik Kurilla, and grandchildren, Jackie, Hunter-Ashley, Michelle, and Sophie.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 3:00pm in the Historic George Funeral Home Downtown Chapel with Dr. Tim McClendon officiating.

Interment will take place on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 11:00am in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC, 29229.

The family will receive friends at the Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave SW, Aiken, SC, 2980, (803) 649-6234 on Sunday afternoon, July 28, 2024 from 2:00pm until 3:00pm. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 East Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC 29803 or to the Friends of the Aiken County Library, Post Office Box 7041, Aiken, SC 29804-7041.

Online expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com.