Elizabeth grew up in a small town just outside St. Louis, Missouri, where she was known for her bright spirit, sharp wit and sas, spooky queen vibes, love for family, friends, music, and the outdoors. Whether she was floating down the creek, cheering on her favorite sports team, or sharing laughter with loved ones, her presence filled every space with warmth and vibrant energy.

Throughout her teenage and early adult years, Elizabeth faced challenging battles with addiction. Yet she demonstrated incredible strength, fighting for her recovery time and time again. Her commitment to healing was unwavering, and she became a beacon of hope for others walking the same path. Elizabeth supported countless individuals in recovery across the United States—encouraging them, guiding them, and reminding them that setbacks did not define them.

During her journey, Elizabeth became a loving mother and proudly began pursuing her college education. She was deeply involved in the Oxford House community and received the Founder’s Award at the Oxford Conference in 2022 for her leadership and dedication. Elizabeth passionately advocated for trauma-focused therapy, crediting it for transforming her life, and encouraging many women to explore these healing practices with their therapists.

Elizabeth was a warrior, a survivor, a devoted mother, a cherished daughter, and a loyal friend. Her relapse was sudden and devastating, tragically cutting her life short. But this loss — and her overdose — does not define who she was. Elizabeth’s legacy is one of strength, compassion, courage, and a profound commitment to helping others. She was far more than her struggle with addiction; she was light, love, and hope to everyone she touched.

By sharing Elizabeth’s story, we honor her life and the powerful impact she made. We hope others will learn from her journey and understand that recovery matters, sobriety is possible, and overdose can affect anyone. Elizabeth would want her story to inspire healing, spread awareness, reduce stigma, and save lives — because her life, and every life, is worth fighting for.