Elizabeth Murdaugh, mother of Alex and wife of late Randolph III, dies in hospice care
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VARNVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Elizabeth “Libby” Alexander Murdaugh, mother of Alex Murdaugh and wife of the late Randolph Murdaugh III, died Tuesday afternoon, according to Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home.
Her online obituary reads “Mrs. Elizabeth “Libby” Alexander Murdaugh, beloved wife for sixty years of the late Randolph Murdaugh III, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, March 19, 2024 at her home under hospice care. Arrangements are incomplete at this time, but will be announced soon.”
Randolph Murdaugh, III is the former 14th Circuit Solicitor, a role he held from 1986 to 2006.
He was the third generation of the Murdaugh family to serve as a solicitor for Hampton, Beaufort, Colleton, Jasper and Allendale counties. After stepping down as solicitor, Randolph rejoined the law firm Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth & Detrick, P.A. or PMPED.
Randolph was awarded The Order of the Palmetto in 2018, the state’s highest award recognizing statewide contributions, for his work as 14th circuit solicitor.
The age of Libby Murdaugh at the time of her passing was not included in her obituary.
