Our beautiful mother, Elizabeth Anne Tully Countryman, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026. She will always be remembered as a strong ranch woman, a devoted wife and mother, and a lifelong lover of animals and the Wyoming land she called home.

Elizabeth was born on June 20, 1939, in Three Forks, Wyoming—also known as Muddy Gap—to Robert and Alta Tully. She was raised alongside her beloved sister, Roberta Mae Tully, who, being seven years older, cared for Elizabeth like a second mother.

As a young woman, Elizabeth met the love of her life, Mace Warren Countryman. The two married when she was just 17 years old, beginning a lifelong partnership rooted in hard work, love, and family. Later in life, Elizabeth proudly earned her GED, accomplishing a goal that meant a great deal to her.

Together, Mace and Elizabeth raised three children: Valorie Wilson (Doug), Monte Countryman (Sarah), and Ida Johnston (Wesley). Her legacy continues through her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren:
• Erin Cobranchi (Anthony), with great-grandchildren Vaughn and Rayne Hess
• Kyle Wilson (Heidi), with great-grandchildren Hallie and Jay
• Justin Johnston (Tiffany), with great-grandchildren Hunter (Jordann), Macen, Zane, and Kandis
• Morgan Johnston
• Bridger Johnston (Marlene), with great-granddaughter Julia (Dylan Johnson) and new great-great-granddaughter Brynlee, Peyton Bauman.
• Shannon Johnston Goodsell, with great-granddaughter Alessandra Goodsell.

Elizabeth and Mace began their married life on the Drift Fence Ranch along the Sweetwater River. Over the years, the family moved to East Fork near Dubois, eventually settling at their cherished home on the Dinwoody.

Elizabeth's life was rooted in love. Her strength, kindness, and laughter will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

We will have a celebration of life at a future date.