Celebrating the life of
Elizabeth Martin Caruthers
August 25, 1952 - March 20, 2009
Elizabeth Martin Caruthers
SAVANNAH – Mrs. Elizabeth Martin Caruthers, age 56, passed away after a long and brave struggle with ALS on March 20, 2009 surrounded by family at Hospice Savannah. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on August 25, 1952, Elizabeth was raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. While there, she attended University of Tennessee Chattanooga and obtained a degree in Psychology. Subsequently, she was a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines based in Atlanta, Georgia where she met her husband. She is preceded in death by her father Eugene Franklin Martin of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Survivors include her husband Robert Lester Caruthers of Lanett, Alabama; her son, Robert Bishop Caruthers of Savannah, Georgia; her mother, Venita Huff Martin; her sisters, Doris Dyanne Martin and Kathryn Martin Jones; and her brother, Eugene Franklin Martin, Jr., all of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 23, 2009 at St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm.
Burial will be private.
In addition to flowers, donations can be made to ALS Association of GA, Patient Services Dept, 1955 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 116, Atlanta GA, 30329.
Dear Martin Family- I was so sad to learn of Liza's passing. Since Mother and Daddy moved from Tuxedo Circle in 1999, I've been out of the loop on news from the neighborhood. It was by chance I learned about Liza. I always thought she led the glamour life flying for Eastern! Hope all is well back on The Circle--you will be in my prayers and you move on without Liza. Best, Ellen
- Ellen Tucker Dowling, Atlanta, GA
Dear Family, I am heart broken to hear of Liza passing away. She was a dear friend. I have in my office a sea shell cross she made me for Christmas few years ago. Every time I look at it I think about the precious person that made it for me!! I always enjoyed the candy & cookies she would bring me on her visits to Chattanooga. My life was truly blessed by Liza. She will always hold a special place in my heart for always spreading sunshine where ever she went. Thank you for sharing her with the rest of us. She will be truly missed!! My sincerest & deepest condolences. Bobby Mason Rone Regency Jewelers
- Bobby Mason, Chattanooga, TN
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
- Pilot Club of Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Dear Mrs. Martin,Dyanne,Katie,Bob, and Robert, I just learned of Liza's death. She was a very speical person who gave so much to others. I will always treasure the fond memories I have of Liza. She was such a brave person and never gave up. She will be missed. She will always have a special place in my heart. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Jean Elsea Hixson, Tn
- Elsea, Hixson, TN
Dear Mrs. Martin, Dyanne, Spike, Katie, Bob and Robert, I am really sad to hear of your loss of Liza. As a big part of our younger college years, she was a force many only imagine to be and a truly wonderful person and spirit. My condolences to all of you. Fond memories of Liza will never fade and the love she had for her entire family was always an inspiration as well as an example to others. My thoughts are with you all. Michael Bailiff
- Michael Bailiff, Atlanta, GA
I just learned today of Liza's death. She is a special part of my college memories. I have admired her strength and courage through the years as I have tried to keep up with her through Katye. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Jayne Arnold Holder, Chattanooga, TN
Perhaps they're not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are with us.' author unknown
- Katye & Randy Jones, chattanooga, TN
We are deeply sorrowed at this news. We knew EJ well and truly loved her. We count ourselves to be so fortunate to have known her at all. God be with Bob and Robert and family. Hudson and Jane
- Hudson and Jane Smith, Roswell, GA
Bob and Robert, What a brave and wonderful woman Liza was!! We never saw her without a positive outlook and suuny disposition. She was such a friend to our family, including my mother. Please know that our prayers are with you. If there is anything at all we can do, please know we are here.
- Russ and Stacey Kill, savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. We´re sorry we are out of town. She will be missed!
- Scott and Liz Maher, Tybee Island, GA
Sadly gone but will never be forgotten. We will miss her dearly and as promised to EJ, we will look after Bob. All our love, Phil and Lindsey.
- Lindsey Aldred, Savannah, GA
Mrs. E.J. was a really great woman. We are really going to miss her.
- Harry Dixon, Atlanta, GA
Mrs. Caruthers was truly a great lady. She always offered the best advice and she had the most positive and sunny outlook on life. She is greatly missed, and my condolences to Robert and Mr. Caruthers. Lots of Love, Kelly
- Kelly Dixon, New Orleans, LA
Ms. Liza meant alot to me. She taught me no matter how many curve balls life throws at you, keep on going. She was one of a kind. I know she is in heaven with her heavenly father skipping and running.I will miss her dearly.
- Kathy Lewis, savannah, GA
Dear Martin Family- I was so sad to learn of Liza's passing. Since Mother and Daddy moved from Tuxedo Circle in 1999, I've been out of the loop on news from the neighborhood. It was by chance I learned about Liza. I always thought she led the glamour life flying for Eastern! Hope all is well back on The Circle--you will be in my prayers and you move on without Liza. Best, Ellen
- Ellen Tucker Dowling, Atlanta, GA
Dear Family, I am heart broken to hear of Liza passing away. She was a dear friend. I have in my office a sea shell cross she made me for Christmas few years ago. Every time I look at it I think about the precious person that made it for me!! I always enjoyed the candy & cookies she would bring me on her visits to Chattanooga. My life was truly blessed by Liza. She will always hold a special place in my heart for always spreading sunshine where ever she went. Thank you for sharing her with the rest of us. She will be truly missed!! My sincerest & deepest condolences. Bobby Mason Rone Regency Jewelers
- Bobby Mason, Chattanooga, TN
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
- Pilot Club of Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Dear Mrs. Martin,Dyanne,Katie,Bob, and Robert, I just learned of Liza's death. She was a very speical person who gave so much to others. I will always treasure the fond memories I have of Liza. She was such a brave person and never gave up. She will be missed. She will always have a special place in my heart. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Jean Elsea Hixson, Tn
- Elsea, Hixson, TN
Dear Mrs. Martin, Dyanne, Spike, Katie, Bob and Robert, I am really sad to hear of your loss of Liza. As a big part of our younger college years, she was a force many only imagine to be and a truly wonderful person and spirit. My condolences to all of you. Fond memories of Liza will never fade and the love she had for her entire family was always an inspiration as well as an example to others. My thoughts are with you all. Michael Bailiff
- Michael Bailiff, Atlanta, GA
I just learned today of Liza's death. She is a special part of my college memories. I have admired her strength and courage through the years as I have tried to keep up with her through Katye. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
- Jayne Arnold Holder, Chattanooga, TN
Perhaps they're not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are with us.' author unknown
- Katye & Randy Jones, chattanooga, TN
We are deeply sorrowed at this news. We knew EJ well and truly loved her. We count ourselves to be so fortunate to have known her at all. God be with Bob and Robert and family. Hudson and Jane
- Hudson and Jane Smith, Roswell, GA
Bob and Robert, What a brave and wonderful woman Liza was!! We never saw her without a positive outlook and suuny disposition. She was such a friend to our family, including my mother. Please know that our prayers are with you. If there is anything at all we can do, please know we are here.
- Russ and Stacey Kill, savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. We´re sorry we are out of town. She will be missed!
- Scott and Liz Maher, Tybee Island, GA
Sadly gone but will never be forgotten. We will miss her dearly and as promised to EJ, we will look after Bob. All our love, Phil and Lindsey.
- Lindsey Aldred, Savannah, GA
Mrs. E.J. was a really great woman. We are really going to miss her.
- Harry Dixon, Atlanta, GA
Mrs. Caruthers was truly a great lady. She always offered the best advice and she had the most positive and sunny outlook on life. She is greatly missed, and my condolences to Robert and Mr. Caruthers. Lots of Love, Kelly
- Kelly Dixon, New Orleans, LA
Ms. Liza meant alot to me. She taught me no matter how many curve balls life throws at you, keep on going. She was one of a kind. I know she is in heaven with her heavenly father skipping and running.I will miss her dearly.
- Kathy Lewis, savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
