ElizaBeth Anne Bond
December 18, 1965 ~ July 29, 2020
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
ElizaBeth Anne Bond, 54, Decatur, GA passed unexpectedly Wednesday July 29, 2020 of natural causes in her home. Beth was born December 18, 1965 in Tampa, FL. Beth is survived by her father George K. Bond of Mobile, AL, her mother Dawn S. Bond of Gulf Breeze, Fl. Sister, Kendra Kania (Stephen) of Clearwater, FL, brother, Todd Bond (Maggie Boyer) of Gulf Breeze, FL. Nephews, Kyle Kania and Spencer Bond, and niece, Colette Kania.
While born in Tampa, Florida and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Beth resided in Decatur, GA for over 30 years. As a junior in high school Beth was a Rotary exchange student to Sweden. Beth earned a B.A. in Political Science at Florida State University; she remained an emphatic lifelong Seminole and college football enthusiast. After college Beth served in the Peace Corps in Niger, Africa as a food and health nutritionist. As a computer graphic artist Beth tirelessly shared her talents with many companies and nonprofit organizations. In 2008 she founded Southeast Green, the pioneering web-based resource for sustainable business and environmental policy news in the Southeastern United States. Beth especially supported local environmental development in Atlanta. Some of Beth’s accolades follow: Atlanta Metro Co Trident winner (2014), Solar Advocate of the Year 2011, Southface Award of Excellence 2011, and Champion of the Year Award from Georgia Dep. of Natural Resources (2009).
As a Decatur advocate, Beth served on the Dekalb County Community Council, planned the 50th anniversary Earth Day celebration and was advocating for Decatur to move to 100% Clean Energy. She actively promoted political candidates with sustainability platforms. Her legacy has created a lasting impact on her community.
She played in USTA and ALTA tennis leagues. She was an avid reader, book club member and quilted. She was a devout member of First United Methodist Decatur where she sang in the choir and was a United Methodist Women member (Beth always championed girl power!”). Her passion for the environment lead her to be involved with the UMC Global Ministry’s EarthKeepers and Creation Care platforms. Above all Beth will be remembered for generous spirit, passion for what she believed in and contagious smile. Beth loved everything about the Earth with her entire being. She always generously gave her time and talents. She will be welcomed into Heaven and dearly missed by her community of family and friends on Earth.
A virtual service will be announced at a future date. Southern Cremations & Funerals, 1861 Dallas Highway in Marietta, GA is in charge of arrangements. Any donations can be sent to the Global EarthKeepers Ministry at: umcmission.org
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Beth brought joy to everyone she met. The world is a better place because she was in it. Her dedication and spirit was an inspiration to so many.
We will miss “ElizaBeth Bond”. I knew her only on the phone as both of us worked with the UM Creation Justice Movement. She was amazing!
Grow and spread peace. Beth’s legacy will live on. Andi and Trish
Beth and I became friends in the early 90’s when I lived in Atlanta. We were close until I moved to Asheville. Beth was such a good, honest, loving human being. I loved her so much. I am truly sorry for her family because I know how close she was with them. She spoke about her family often. Rest sweet, Beth. Love you, Sumaya.
Dear Dawn, George, Todd and Kendra, I am heartsick. Beth was a special person. All my love and prayers for comfort and sustenance in this awful time go to you all. May Light perpetual shine upon her and may she rest in peace.
Heaven has gained an angel with the roots of a mighty oak. Until we meet again my friend.
Beth Bond Pictures from Julie Cox and John Root https://photos.app.goo.gl/4arkaW9zVb8yKwkz8
In loving memory of Beth.
Shocked to learn of her passing. Always enjoyed her at conferences at Epworth. So sorry for your loss.
I have thought of you ever time I see a butterfly since I learned of your passing. The vibrant color, the lightness, the movement. With love.
I first met Beth about 16 years ago at a United Methodist Women mission study on climate change in the then Statesboro district. We hit it off as both FSU seminoles and lovers of the environment. She returned to teach several studies over the years on different environmental issues. Each time we would just pick up where we left off. Friends can do that. I know how much she loved her family and time with them was important to her. Hold on to the good memories, and move forward in a better way for having her in your lives. I will. May God hold you close as you grieve. In Him, Barbara Fisher
Beth was such a wonderful human and friend in addition to being a ‘shero’ in our green community. She will continue to be an inspiration to us.
Beth and I met through the Green Chamber of the South and were both active in several environmental organizations, but while I was mostly a humble volunteer, Beth shone everywhere she went and she was a tireless advocate, organizer, cheerleader and coach for the sustainability community. I was so shocked and saddened to read of her untimely passing. The city, region, country and world needs more people like Beth. My deepest sympathies to all her family and friends everywhere. We can’t afford to lose many people like Beth.
To honor a life lived in the protection of Creation and giving life and energy to all she met. I am honored to have known Beth and call her my friend!
Beth will remain in our hearts forever.
May these trees grow together strong and beautiful just as Beth and the Bond family always have.
Beth’s love, kindness, smile, and her efforts to defend God’s beautiful creation will remembered always. Peace be with you.
Beth – May this trees roots grow strong and give this world beauty as you did. Much love sweet Angel.
Beth, your love of God’s creation and your so very warm & contagious smile will be remembered always. May God shower your family with abundant grace!
I am sorry to hear of Beth’s death. She and I worked together at BSA advertising as graphic designers in the mid 90s. We would laugh about working in the “go go world of recruitment advertising” . From there I went to Southface Energy Institute and from time to time I would rope her into some freelance work for Southface. She drank the “green kool-aid” and became a force in the Atlanta region green scene on her own and I was always glad to see here out at events and making some noise and pushing the discussion. She will be missed. -Love, Greg Brough
Beth’s influence and impact were widely felt and will be greatly missed. Sending hear family and friends my heartfelt condolences.
With heartfelt condolences to all of Beth’s Family. May she rest in peace .
My deepest condolences to Beth’s family and friends. I was blessed to have been in more than one of her training classes, the last one March 7 at Winder First UMC at the North Georgia United Methodist Women’s Faith, Fun, and Everyone Event, where Beth was teaching on Just Energy for All. Her seminar was so popular that we ran out of seating!! She was just so genuine and a joy to be with at these events, and I am truly very sorry she is gone. Judy Campbell
Beth’s passion for the environment and helping people gave me inspiration when I got tired and overwhelmed with the challenges to improve the community. She was always very kind and would volunteer to help others quickly. She lead by example and motivated me to push myself harder.
With loving memories of “ElizaBeth Bond”, I salute her life long advocacy to build sustainable communities and care for others wholeheartedly!
Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of ElizaBeth. She was a dear friend and colleague to us.
May these trees carry on your spirt.
It fills me with sadness that Beth is gone from us so soon, and my deepest sympathy to her family and friends. I knew Beth professionally through her organization Southeast Green and enjoyed various interactions with her including through interviews and podcasts. I admired her for her dedication to environmental causes, her ability to stay abreast of events and issues and her engaging personality that allowed her to create a vast network with others in metro Atlanta and beyond, including professional associations, businesses, non-profit organizations, her church, the intown and Decatur communities, and many individuals. She will be missed and remembered by many, and a part of her will live on in each of our memories and the-newly-planted trees, a lovely idea, thank you! Rest in peace, Beth!
Rest in peace, Beth!
We thank you for being a wonderful person and helping advance sustainability in the SE. I’m glad that I had the privileged of getting to know you.
In honor of Beth Bond, a wonderful human being who cared so much for this planet. She will be missed. The Climate Reality Atlanta Chapter.
So sad to hear of Beth’s passing. She was always smiling and always passionately moving the sustainability needle forward. She accomplished so much related to Creation Care. She was always the first to post our press releases for the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, and she was always an avid supporter of our programs. She will be missed by so many. Prayers to her family.
I’ll miss you Beth; you made a difference.
So much love for all of you. We can’t even begin to imagine your loss. Please know there is so much love and many prayers out there for all of you.
It saddens me to hear of Ms. Bonds death. After years of working together, she adopted our standards and values. Beth was well versed in the techniques of County Government. She will be greatly missed on Community Council 3. May she rest in God’s Peace. We extend all of our Sympathy to her Family. Elfreda Berry
Dawn, We love you and are holding you in our hearts and prayers. Please let us know when we can be together….Love, Kay T, Paula B, and Minta
I knew Beth for many years as lovely person who was actively and solidly committed to sustainability. May she Rest in Peace.
I just heard about Beth. I am so sorry for your loss. Beth was a wonderful person.
Beth, Thank you for leaving a legacy that shines the outpouring of hearthugs for the love, care and tending of our Savior Jesus Christ… You are truly missed, cherished Ewe Sister!