Elizabeth Anne Mortimer McLean

COLUMBIA, S.C. - A Celebration of Life Service for Elizabeth Anne Mortimer McLean (also affectionately known as Beth), 51, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with a two-hour visitation to follow. Her service will also be livestreamed at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25014075916194

Mrs. McLean died on Friday, January 10, 2025. Born in Columbia, S.C., she is the youngest daughter of John Michael McLean and the late Wanda June Rivers McLean. Elizabeth graduated from Dreher High School; double-majored in psychology and criminal justice earning a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Carolina; and earned a juris doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Elizabeth was the Chief Deputy County Attorney for Richland County where she was employed for more than 20 years. Elizabeth enjoyed reading, going to the beach, Disney, and all things Gamecock.

Surviving are her wife, Emma Louise Mortimer McLean; son, Oliver Farish Mortimer McLean; father, John Michael McLean; sister, Deborah “Deb” Lynn McLean; nephew, Stanhope Sifford “Ford” Spears III, all of Columbia, SC; nephew, Nathan Mortimer; niece, Natalie Fairbrace; brother-in-law, Terry Mortimer (Linda), all of England; father-in-law, Randy Clinton of Arkansas; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In addition to her mother, Elizabeth was predeceased by her nephew, Phillip Fairbrace; sister-in-law, Sally Ann Mortimer; and mother-in-law, Margaret Mary Clinton.

The family wishes to thank Elizabeth’s many loving friends, coworkers, past and present, and all of those who came to know and love her.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Elizabeth’s name to:

Pathways to Healing - https://pathwaystohealing.com/

Joyful Heart Foundation - https://give.joyfulheartfoundation.org/give/174453/#!/donation/checkout

The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Prisma Health Children's Hospital of the Midlands - https://give.prismahealthmidlandsfoundation.org/campaign/childrens-hospital/c310938

Memories and photographs may be shared at [email protected] or at www.dunbarfunerals.com. Memories shared prior to the service may be included in the Celebration by the officiant. Otherwise and if time permits during the Sunday Celebration, brief words of reflection are welcome from those in attendance.