Elizabeth Loomis Battle

I met Liz many years ago in Southampton though our dear mutual friend Tread Covington. It was an honor to be there for her to speak at Tread's funeral some years ago. But for Liz, what great style, grace and that unmistakable voice. Wit and intelligence in spades. She encouraged my interest in opera and for that I'm grateful. I was so sorry to hear of her passing - in a recent letter she remarked of the new home she was redoing - as though I'd be surprised at one of her favorite pastimes. She...

Liz and I were undergraduates together at Harvard and Radcliffe, both majoring in Philosophy. For at least 2 years she was my favorite date, elegant, lovely, and smart as they come. I visited her home on Lookout Mountain and met her parents. After she returned to the U.S. we got together several times in New York. By then she was a lawyer---fresh out of Brooklyn! I called her every year on her birthday, usually reaching her and being greeted by that lovely drawl. Liz Battle ranks high...

I first met Liz in the Adult Forum at St Philips, but later got to know her better by sharing a shift in the Church Narthex as members of the Open Door committee. As I got to know her, I found her to be engaging, particularly due to her sense of humor and determined youthfulness. I am so sorry to hear of her passing and treasure the memories of that brief time getting to know her. With Sympathy, Gloria Avent

Your family had a treasure, one of passion and fire. I wish I had known her. I hope her memories stay with you always. Our condolences to you all.