Funeral services for Elizabeth Reed Votaw, 85, Lawrence, will be 2 pm Thursday, December 27, 2018, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Hesper Friends Cemetery Eudora, KS. A visitation will be from 6-7:30pm Wednesday.
She died Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Pioneer Ridge Nursing Facility.
Elizabeth was born December 28, 1932 in Molino, MO, the daughter of Walter Enoch and Rachel Catharine Latta Leach.
She was passionate about her work at Raney Drug Store 1800 Mass Lawrence KS. From 1965 until they closed in 1982. During that period she was cook and soon became the manager of the cafe. She was greatly known for her delicious pies. After retiring Elizabeth babysat for her Grandsons and various friends.
Elizabeth enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and sewing. As well as helping friends any way she saw a need for.
She married Lyle Dean Votaw of Lawrence Ks, on January 5, 1955. He preceded her in death in 2008.
Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Gardner (Don ‘Red Dog’) of Lawrence, Linda Votaw (J.R. Demby) Lawrence and son Lynn Votaw (Anna) Lawrence. Grandchildren, Nicholas Nelson, Los Angeles, CA, Casey Nelson (Natalie), Gardner KS. One Great grandson Cam Nelson Gardner, KS
She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Lyle Votaw sister, Flossie DeOrnellas and two brothers William Leach and Lawrence Leach.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street Lawrence, KS 66044.
So very sorry to hear of Elizabeth’s passing, she will be greatly missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda, Beverly, Lynn & Families, We are so sorry about the passing of your loving, caring, thoughtful Mom, Grandma & Great Grandma. She was so Special to us. Loved our letters phone calls & am so glad she felt like visiting when we arrived last summer. Your Mom was our 1st stop. What a beautiful soul. You will never know how much she meant to all my family, love, etc..but Elizabeth always knew. Please give each other a tight loving hug for us. Deepest Sympathy, Bub, Deb, Bonnie & Families
We are so sorry. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry Bev. Losing your mom is super rough. Please know that I’m thinking of you at this difficult time!
Bev, Don, and family: My sincere condolences. She was a sweet and very kind woman. I know she will be missed very much!
Bev, Linda, and family—My sincerest condolences. Elizabeth was indeed a sweet person. I only knew her from the time she moved to Pioneer Ridge and would sit at the same dinner table as my friend Janice. She became my role model of a naturally thin, slow eater, but holy mackerel: Could she pack away the food! I enjoyed getting to know her and her family. Every time I see a cardinal at my feeder, I think of Elizabeth!
I’m very blessed to have known your beautiful mom all these years. She was a delightful lady and always had a beautiful smile on her face. She will be missed. Sincerely with all my love Vicki Goff-Miller & Family
George Goff
Dear Bev, Linda, and the rest of the family,
I so enjoyed Elizabeth over the years. The three of you always made my day when you came in, such kindness and beautiful smiles! Liz will be missed. May only the best memories live in your hearts. Come by for a hug anytime. I’ll be thinking of you.
I didn’t know Elizabeth, but I know her two sweet daughters and their families. She must have been a loving, caring Mother, one who was cherished by her family.
She will be missed.
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Bev and Linda, hugs for both of you and your families. She was a great person.
Elizabeth was a Sweet lady i have enjoyed taking care of her a pioneer ridge she always had a smile on her face when the we came in she will be missed by us all . My thoughts and prayers are with the Votaw family and Friends . Love you all