Elizabeth Nicole "Lizzie" Ketterman

Elizabeth Nicole Ketterman "Lizzie", 30, tragically passed away on May 4th, 2025, while vacationing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was a bright light to all who knew her, leaving a lasting impact on her community. Lizzie grew up in Willards, Maryland where she began her love of athletics playing soccer and softball in rec leagues and in high school. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 123 in Berlin, Maryland. She was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan, golf lover, nature enthusiast, and an adventurous dog mom with a hippie soul. She was a true force to be reckoned with and an unrelenting advocate for being who you are and doing what you want. Lizzie graduated from Parkside High School in 2012. She continued her education at Wor-Wic Community College, then completed her bachelor's degree at Salisbury University in Exercise Science with a minor in Biology and Athletic Coaching. During that time, she joined the Women's Rugby team and excelled at it, only weighing 100 pounds. She was passionate about health and wellness and dreamed of a career in professional athletic training. Lizzie worked many places throughout the years but found a home at Rise Up Coffee. She started as a barista but worked her way up to the store manager of the East College shop where she brought love, laughter, and happiness to all she encountered. She is survived by her beloved dog, Leia, her parents Michael Ketterman (Dawn Adkins), Laura Patey (Randy Perdue), her sister Paige Ketterman, brother-in-law Adam, as well as her maternal grandfather, Herman Patey, her paternal grandparents, Sandy and Lyn Davis, Jerry and Cindy Ketterman, and best friend Ann Williams. Lizzie was greeted by many angels, her grandmother Janice Patey and great-grandparents, Bob and Rosie Ketterman, Joyce and Bill Scott, as well as her uncle Matt Patey, and childhood pet turtle, Terp. There is so much left to be said about her but in the end, what she did was make our world better. A celebration of life will be held on May 25th, 2025, at 2pm at the Willards Lions Club at 36393 Hearn Street Willards, Maryland 21874. In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made to: The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) P.O. Box 90249, Austin, TX 78709 in Lizzie's memory. We will live for you every day, Lizzie. #LloveForLizzie
Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. Condolences may be shared with the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Elizabeth "Lizzie", please visit our floral store.