She was born in Weldon, N.C. on September 27, 1924.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Henry Carroll.

She is survived by daughters, Judith Gardner of Raleigh, Honour (DeeDee) McKenzie and husband Paul, of Saint Petersburg, Florida, Marianne Elliott of Roanoke Rapids, Jamie Harper and husband Landon, of Raleigh and Sloan Tanner and husband John, of Raleigh. Lizzie leaves behind grandchildren, David and Sam Gardner, Colby Lyles, Lindsey Lyles Goble, and Caroline and Sarah Knox Harper, as well as, step granddaughter Alexandria Tanner. She also leaves behind her great grandson James Goble.  Lizzie is also survived by a brother Cecil Etheridge and his wife Beverly, of Roanoke Rapids and a sister Effie Pearson and her husband Franklin, also of Roanoke Rapids, as well as, many nieces and nephews who were near and dear to her heart.

A visitation at 3 pm with a funeral service at 4 pm, are scheduled for Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Askew Funeral & Cremation Service of Roanoke Rapids. Following the funeral service, she will be laid to rest in Weldon’s Cedarwood Cemetery next to her late husband. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory, to Weldon Baptist Church in Weldon, N.C. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Magnolia Gardens for the loving care Lizzie received from Diane, Ellen, Joyce and Evelyn.

Online condolences may be sent to www.askewfs.com