HAINES CITY - Elizabeth J.  Bausum , age 80 of Haines City, Fl passed away Friday at home from pneumonia.

She was born on July 26, 1927 in Mulberry, Indiana the daughter of George  and Pearl(Mitchell) Mertz. Mrs. Bausum had resided in Indiana for 45 years  before moving to Florida in 1972. She had worked for Mass Brother in Winter Haven as a sales person for about 25 years before retiring.

She is preceded in death by her husband Richard L. Bausum of 57 years four years ago. 

Survivors:  Son, Richard L. Bausum of Kokomo, Indiana;  Daughter, Linda Bausum McKasson of Haines City, Fl.; Three Grandchildren, Tracy McKasson of North Carolina,  Misty McKasson of Haines City, Fl and James R. McKasson of Lakeland, Fl.;Three Great Grandchildren,     Ashley Bausum of  Dundee, Fl, Natash Hall of  Lakeland, Fl and Allissa "Alex" Hall of Lake Wales, Fl; Two Great Great Grandchildren; and Several Nieces and Nephews.