LIZ WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND HAD A CONTAGIOUS LAUGH.   SHE WAS MY DEAREST FRIEND FROM THE TIME WE MET IN 1962 'TIL SHE PASSED.     I WILL LOVE AND MISS LIZ FOREVER.   SHE AND HER HUSBAND MEANT THE WORLD TO ME....LIZ HAD A BEAUTIFUL VOICE WHICH I HEARD BEFORE I ACTUALLY MET HER AT THE 15 BELOW. THAT WONDERFUL OCTOBER EVENING WAS THE BEGINNING OF OUR LIFE-LONG FRIENDSHIP.   SHE BROUGHT MUSIC, FUN, AND LAUGHTER INTO MY LIFE AS WELL AS SHOWING EACH OF US HOW STRONG A LOVING FRIENDSHIP CAN BE.   CONTINUE TO REST IN PEACE, DEAR FRIEND.  'TIL WE MEET AGAIN  <3    SING WITH THE ANGELS.

I MISS LIZ  EVERY DAY; BUT MORESO DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.  SHE & I WOULD GO SHOPPING TOGETHER, AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, SINGING THE ENTIRE TIME.   WE HAD SO MUCH FUN....ALMOST GOT KICKED OUT OF A CARD SHOP: WE WERE LAUGHING SO HARD.   HAVE A HEAVENLY HOLIDAY, MY FRIEND.  'TIL THE END OF TIME.

TOO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES TO LIST.     I MISS MY DEAR LIZ AND WII LOVE AND MISS HER TIL THE END OF TIME.   SHE WAS TRULY A SPECIAL LADY.

My condolences to Liz's family. I first met Liz when [ describe how you know each other ] and we would often [ include common activities together ].

ONCE AGAIN IT IS AUGUST 10: TODAY WOULD HAVE BEEN LIZ'S 84TH BIRTHDAY.   CONTINUE TO REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE, MY FRIEND.   I LOVE AND MISS YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY.

'TIL THE END OF TIME.

ON THIS SPECIAL DAY, LIZ'S BIRTHDAY, MY HEART IS BREAKING.    I MISS HER SO VERY MUCH.  EXCEPT FOR WHEN SHE WAS IN SPAIN, AND THE LAST 2 YRS OF THE PANDEMIC, LIZ & I SPENT EVERY BIRTHDAY TOGETHER.   HER FAMILY & I ARE GOING OUT TO DINNER TONIGHT TO REMEMBER , HONOR AND LOVE MY LIZZIE LICKLE.     AS YOU USED TO SING @ CHRISTMAS, MY FRIEND, "SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE".     I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU.

It was Christmas time and a whole gaggle of us went to Norfolk to Phillips Restaurant at Dockside. It's a rather large restaurant and was extremely crowded. We had to wait for about a half an hour, so the whole fam-damly bellied up to the bar at the center of the restaurant to have a couple libations while we waited to be seated. (Probably more than a couple) There happened to be a piano player tickling the keys with some Christmas music a few feet away. It was mentioned to Aunt Liz that maybe she should break out in a Christmas song like Oh Holy night or something. Well it wasn't difficult to convince her so somebody went over and told the piano player that he needed to shut it down for a minute that we had a celebrity over here that was going to break out with one of the best renditions of Oh Holy night he'd ever heard. So please be quiet. If you ever heard her sing Oh Holy night, Aunt Liz had a rendition that was very quiet except for those certain areas that needed emphasis and she began to sing. It didn't take long before people noticed what was going on and before long you could hear a pin drop in this restaurant. It was one of the most spiritual events of my life, It was truly angelic. She finished the song to a rousing ovation, most everyone was wiping away tears and The piano player came over and said her drinks were on the house for the rest of the night. Don't remember how many she had but I think she did okay. This memory chokes me up every time I think of it. It was truly a moment.

DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, I HADN'T SEEN LIZ IN 2 YEARS OR SO. BUT FOR THE 55 OR SO YEARS PRIOR TO THAT, EVERY MOMENT WITH LIZ WAS FUN. SHE HAD A GREAT PERSONALITY AND AN INFECTUOUS LAUGH. OMG, WE HAD COUNTLESS WONDERFUL TIMES FROM THE DAY WE MET. R.I.P. MY FRIEND. I WILL LOVE AND MISS YOU 'TIL THE END OF TIME.

My Mom's 70th Birthday Party at Our Home

Nancy's birthday — with Marcia and Lizzie

I remember going to your parents on one New Years Eve, after the Coffee House closed for the night. Your mom fixed me a southern comfort and coke,  which I sipped all night.  I do not remember the conversatations but I called your dad and Frank M. Fascist pigs. ( this was way out of character for me )They knew I was drunk and egged me on.  I got got frustrated with the arguement and went to be. When I woke up I mentioned  to your mom that I must have had a stomach virus as I got sick and dizzy after I went to bed. Your mom told me that I had had too much to drink, unbeknownst to me she refilled my glass several times. That was the first and last time that I got drunk. I am thankful that it happened in a safe place with loving friends instead of an enviroment, where I could have gotten hurt. I loved your parents very much. They will be in my heart forever.

At 20 years old, I was purchasing my first car, a brand new red 1995 Ford Aspire at Towson Ford, and it was time to go over upgrades and financing. The car I was buying was completely stripped (manual, no A/C, no radio, no speakers) as it was all I could afford for a new car.  Both my mom and dad were with me in that office.  I inquired about having A/C installed, and the monthly payment with that installation was too high for my budget.  My mom, being as selfless and generous as she was, offered to work overtime to help me with the higher monthly payment.  I immediately refused her offer because she already worked so hard as an R.N. to support us.  I will never forget that demonstration of her generosity.  

Liz, along with Patches, has a deep place in my heart.  I started hanging around 15 Below soon after it opened. I was a budding folksinger of 14 tender years and I started singing at hootenannies at 15 Below and other place around Charm City.  Patches gave me a job, first bussing tables, then as matre' d and running the light board during performances.

And then Patches and Liz started to pay me as an opening act where I opened for some of my favorite Baltimore folkies like Carole Supp and Bob Sessions.  Liz, having had vocal training, taught me breath control which improved my vocals a lot.  I also learned about performing an engaging an audience.  They also took added me to private functions as an opening act.

Always kind and supportive, my experiences with both Liz and Patches deeply influenced my life.   Such wonderful people.

We are so very sorry for your loss. Liz was an amazing woman who touched so many people. Her legacy will live on in all of our hearts. 

What a wonderful, kind, funny, talented person who truly enjoyed giving her talents to others.  She is with her Savior now. I'll miss her. The world needs people like her

What a joy it was to hear Liz sing! Nancy you were the apple of her eye!

I am so sorry to hear of Liz's passing.  I grew up along side of Liz at BCGH. I will always remember her singing in the halls and to patients. She was great to work and a dear friend.  I remember when she sang the Lord's Prayer for a wedding of a patient in the hospital.  She is now with her beloved Patches and no longer in pain. I will miss her dearly.

What a full and exciting life she led!  My condolences to you, Nancy, Carlo, and Vincent, and the rest of Liz's family.

Liz was the best neighbor and even better friend to me and my sister Libby.  She will be dearly missed but now she and Libby can have long chats in heaven! My condolences to her family.

Liz was a great neighbor and an even better friend. I will miss our chats. May she Rest in Peace.