Elizabeth Anne Simmons Chesterman

The shock still hasn't worn off. It just feels like she's on vacation. She was always so kind and wonderful. She is terribly missed. But I have a sense of peace knowing that she's watching over us. We miss you Liz!

Liz came into my life in 1996, we went from coworkers to close friends quickly. Liz was the kind of person who lifted your spirits and made you think great thoughts. Liz loved to sing, to smile, to garden and to spend time with friends. She loved Longaberger baskets, Vera Bradley bags and to surround herself with beautiful things. She loved to decorate and it didn't matter if it was her house or yours, she took it seriously. She is truly an inspiring person in my life. I feel blessed to have...

To Elizabeth's family and friends,
I was greatly saddened to hear of your loss. You have my heartfelt condolences and will be in my thoughts and prayers. I worked with Liz at Historic Fort Wayne years ago. I remember her zest for life and outgoing personality. She was a great person and immensely talented. The world is a lesser place without her and she will be truly missed. My prayer for you, in the days and weeks to come, is that the pain will begin to diminish, the hurts begin to...

I was devastated to hear about Elizabeth. I knew her when she worked as my daughter, Eliza Forth, at Historic Fort Wayne. She was a terrific kid and we were very close. With all of my other “Forth Brats”, she was very much a part of my family.

I was so proud of her accomplishments. When we went to see her in the Fort Wayne production of “Oliver”, it was like my own child was up there on stage. I was ready to bust. What a super talent she had.

She was funny and...

Dear Simmons family,
I just heard the news about Elizabeth today and was so shocked and saddened. She was my baby sister Caroline (and Rebecca) at the Fort for many years and a good friend during that time. I have great memories of so many occasions with her - doing laundry, airing linens, hanging around with her outside the Fort. But I think what stands out in my mind is our trip to Ft. Niagara - she was absolutely boy-crazy and so funny. I'll never forget her and I think that is true...

We met Liz at her office, here in Greenville, my husband worked with her. She was a beautiful person! So full of life. She didn't have a "care" in the world. Smart, energetic, fun, knowledgeable, and a BLAST to be around, as well as John. She loved him, and our heart goes out to both families, so sad and difficult to have to deal with. May GOD help you all through these hard times.
Liz, I know you are watching the races, Jr. is still in the lead, we love you!
John, we are saying...

Liz and I were in graduate school together at MUSC and we were also TaeBo instructors who trained together for our certification. I always admired her perserverance and positive outlook in everything she did. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and all her friends during this very sad time. She will be missed!

We must all cry for Liz for awhile then we will let her sing for the angles in Heaven. May God Bless.