Birth date: Aug 23, 1925 Death date: Aug 22, 2018
ELIZABETH MAHER, 93, of Tampa passed away on Wednesday, August 22nd at home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 23, 1925 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the parents of Manuel White and Marion Carrero. She was proceeded in de Read Obituary
When I met Elizabeth she treated me as part of her family. Such a sweet soul. Rest In Peace you are Home now.
Gloria Rivera
(Joel’s mom)
Elizabeth Maher was the best grandmother a girl could ever ask for!!! Family was always very important to grandma. I remember as a kid growing up, we would go over to her house after dinner and the adults would play cards and all us kids would play in the backyard. I remember Grandma went to every school program there was. I don't know how she kept everything straight there were so many of us. I guess that is part of the reason why she always called us by someone else's name. I am certainly going to miss that. I also remember when in elementary school, on snow cone Friday's when I would forget my quarter, I would tell the teacher I needed to use the bathroom and sneak off to where she always parked to pick us up from school. She would be sitting there reading. I could always count on her being there early. She would always give me a quarter, and then I would sneak back to class. Let's also not forget the time she was taking me to the dentist and we left early because she wanted to stop at Larry's Ice Cream Parlor first so we could have ice cream. I remember I was so nervous because I just knew the dentist was going to figure out that we had ice cream before we went to the appointment. She just smiled and said don't worry about it, it will be fine. The most important thing that she taught me, besides family comes first, is that you always pay your bills first, and what you have left over, is left over. If you have nothing, then at least your bills are paid. Whenever you walked into her house, she would not let you pass, I don't care how bad you had to pee, until you hugged her first. Now I walk into her house, and it is so quiet, and she isn't there blocking my passage for a hug. That is certainly one thing I will miss the most. My grandma loved everyone. She was funny, silly at times, loving, caring and a tad stubborn. She was my grandma.
My love for Liz was and will always be more than a friend she was my ma. She was always there for me and my 3 children and took care of us as her own family. Her daughters and sons are like my sisters and brothers I love them with all of my heart. It's been a while since I have see them ( I don't have a way to go) but they are in my memories of the best times of my life. I remember the game nights the birthday parties all the fun there are so many. I can keep on but right now I just feel that I want a hug from her she gave me the best one ever I felt safe in her arms. She is my angle and I am so very Blessed that she was part of my life. Lizann, Diane, Billy, Maryann and all the family I pray love to you and Gods Blessings. I love you all more than you know.
Antoinette
When I would dance at church during worship and would come to me and thank me. Sometimes the joy in her heart for the dance would move her to tears. When I didn't dance she would encourage me by saying how much it encouraged her to see my dance worship. Then she'd grab me by the arm and twirl me then spin herself around. She would look at me straight in the eye and say "Thank you! Thank you!... Now if there's anything you need, you let me know... anything!"
Thanks Elizabeth for your love and encouragement.
Carolina
Elizabeth Maher, was my spiritual grandma, always loving and morning greeting with a beautiful smile. May my day with her daily report of her devotional and vitamins. Couldn’t go home without a good laugh of her funny joke and blessing with a big hug. My family was her family 💞 Will treasurer all those precious moments in my ❤️ heart.
I wish I had the honor of meeting Elizabeth. She achieved so much in her life. She raised her children to be good, honest and caring souls that will go on to raise their children as their Grandmother Elizabeth taught them. I am thankful for her giving me a wonder friend in her daughter Diane. Prayers to the family in this difficult time.
