Liz Carpenter

In the 1940s, Liz befriended the young Midwestern reporter for whom I was named. Her influence radiated out in many directions and in many places, more than can be imagined.

I admired her example, her writing, her words. I like to re-read her books. I also enjoyed her reminiscences of President Johnson that I listened to on the computer.

Jean Van Evera

What a great woman and so much fun. The time I spent campaigning with Liz when Ann Richards ran for State Treasurer was a highlight. Two of the most treasured and brainy women ever. And how wonderful that they were friends and both hailed from their beloved Texas and took no prisoners at home or anywhere else. And met all adversity with wit and dazzling sense of humor and humanity. Lovingly, Lily

As mentioned in another entry, I had the great fortune to survive “boot camp” as one of Liz’s long stream of assistants. It was around the time the Berlin Wall came down, Ann ran for governor the first time and so many other historic events. Evening conversations at Liz’s couldn’t have been more lively, a bubbling conjecturing of history-in-the-making. More than being privy to this amazing backdrop, I was blessed to have been inspired and influenced by Liz - “warts and all” (which she used...

Liz will always be remembered for “being Liz” – for her great stories, her quick wit, her sage advice, her huge heart, her demanding ways, her work ethic, her cut-to-the-chase demeanor, her behind-the-scenes work, her tattered Rolladex’s, her mentoring of women and writers, her fabled entertaining, her fierce loyalty to family, friends, the Johnson’s, the Democratic Party, Texas history, the Women’s movement, and politics, for her brightly colored dresses, her loud cackles when telling a...

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

Mrs Carpenter was a great asset to Texas and the US. My condolences to her family.Que vaya con Dios.