Elizabeth J. "Liz" Llamas

Elizabeth (Liz) J. Llamas, age 47, of Malvern, AR, passed away April 28, 2009. Liz was born July 11, 1961 in St. Louis, MO to John and Dianna Cothran. Liz lived most of her short life in Elgin and will be missed by her family and many friends. Preceding her in death father, John J. Cothran, on April 22, 2009; stepfather, Charles Adkerson, on May 23, 2002; maternal grandmother, Madge Sanders, on April 1, 1975. Liz felt ready to join her loved ones. She was tired of suffering in this life and looked forward to seeing her grandmother especially. Survivors include two sons, Jason of Elgin and Steven (Summer) stationed with the USAF in Las Vegas, NV; there is one granddaughter, Evangeline; she is also survived by her mother, Dianna; and three brothers, John (Anne), Jim (Tina) and Tom (Isabel); Liz was blessed with a second family and also has four stepbrothers, Danny (Gail), Charlie (Solidad), Dale (Carla), and Gary (Lynn); and two stepsisters, Linda and Robin (Terry); Liz also leaves her maternal grandfather, John (Leota) Popham of Herrin, IL; as well as her aunt, Sharon (Keith) of Elgin; there are many nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom will hold her special in their hearts; Liz leaves a special friend, Richard Meyer, who shared her life everyday; also members of the Mt. Willow Baptist Church in Malvern, AR made up her church family, she loved to go to church and participate in their activities. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 1 p.m., Tim Hazlerig officiating. The service will take place at Twin Oaks Baptist Church on Randal Road in Sleepy Hollow, IL. Afterwards, a gathering to remember "Lizzie" will be at the home of James Cothran, 1349 Algonquin Drive in Elgin, IL 60120. Quietly with love Your memory we treasure Missing you always Forgetting you never.