Elizabeth Karpoff
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May 5th, 2014
- Death Date: May 5, 2014
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Biography: Elizabeth Karpoff, age 51 of Little Rock, Arkansas departed this life the week of May 5, 2014. Elizabeth was a loving sister, aunt and friend who was known for her sweet soul and generous spirit. She will be missed by many. Elizabeth had a long and dedicated career in the nursing profession in Little Rock. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Betty Karpoff. Survivors include her two brothers, Matthew (Shannon), George (Sarah), and one sister, Katherine (Frank) and four nephews, George, John, Matthew and Alex. A memorial service will be 11:00am Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends and family starting at 10:30am prior to service time. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Audubon Society. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
Condolences(57)
Curran Papan
#56
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Karpoff Famiy ,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Elizabeth. I remember meeting her in High School at the powder puff football game between Central and Hall where "us" guys were cheerleaders.I knew her sister Kathy and brother Matt from Hall. A few years later while in College we went out together a few times and always remained friends.I would run into her in the Heights occasionally and at Kroger at least once a month. We would stop in the aisle and have lengthy talks and catch up about what each other had been up to. We inconvenienced a few people at times blocking the shelf they were trying to get to .She met my daughter while grocery shopping and found out she was in nursing school. She thought that was great and encouraged her to study hard. She would be proud to know that she completed her studies in the nursing program . We would always give each other a hug and go on our way saying " see ya soon" and usually run into each other on several of the next aisles . She was a fun, smart ,caring person who always would take the time to listen or help a friend.
As the singer Billy Joel once sang about "Only the good die young". So true in this case.
Peace and condolences to the family , Elizabeth will be missed by family and many friends.
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Elizabeth. I remember meeting her in High School at the powder puff football game between Central and Hall where "us" guys were cheerleaders.I knew her sister Kathy and brother Matt from Hall. A few years later while in College we went out together a few times and always remained friends.I would run into her in the Heights occasionally and at Kroger at least once a month. We would stop in the aisle and have lengthy talks and catch up about what each other had been up to. We inconvenienced a few people at times blocking the shelf they were trying to get to .She met my daughter while grocery shopping and found out she was in nursing school. She thought that was great and encouraged her to study hard. She would be proud to know that she completed her studies in the nursing program . We would always give each other a hug and go on our way saying " see ya soon" and usually run into each other on several of the next aisles . She was a fun, smart ,caring person who always would take the time to listen or help a friend.
As the singer Billy Joel once sang about "Only the good die young". So true in this case.
Peace and condolences to the family , Elizabeth will be missed by family and many friends.
Susan Shewmaker
#55
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My sympathy goes to Elizabeth's family. She spoke of her friends and family often. I will forever remember the last time that she and I spoke. Elizabeth was such a good, genuine person. I will forever miss my friend.
Matthew Karpoff
#54
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
There are no good words to express the deep and empty sadness I feel at the loss of my sister, Elizabeth. Could it have been prevented? Or was it in God's time that she was called home to be with Him?
Hurt, torment, anger, love, loss; all felt at once with faith that she is in a better place. I know, in faith, that I will see her again.
" Give my love to the boy down the road, and tell him not to cry; for I know."
By sis, we love you
Hurt, torment, anger, love, loss; all felt at once with faith that she is in a better place. I know, in faith, that I will see her again.
" Give my love to the boy down the road, and tell him not to cry; for I know."
By sis, we love you
Donna Hope Wegener
#53
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Elizabeth, like many TB public health nurses, was devoted to her profession. Although she avoided the spotlight, when given the opportunity to talk publicly about the work that she so loved, she had an amazing ability to communicate the essence of the activity and the important contributions made by the work. Her spiritual foundation provided a solid base for serving others. She will be missed and the TB control family grieves her loss along with her family.
Kristi McGibbony
#52
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am saddened to hear of Elizabeth's passing. It's hard to believe that such a vibrant, sweet soul is no longer with us. Elizabeth was such a loving, compassionate person who managed to see the good in everyone and was always fun to be around. Sending thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort to Matt, Shannon, Matthew, Alex and Elizabeth, always.
Cassandra Harvey
#51
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Saddened, we are left to mourn Elizabeth's passing. She wouid do what she could to help when needed, and she will be missed. My prayers are extended to her family and friends.
DeEddra Johnson-Nichols
#50
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am very sorry for your loss. I went to Central High School with Liz. I remember her being on the high steppers. She was very fiesty and didn't take no stuff from noone. I loved her spirit, her enthusiasm and her natural red hair. Approximate 7 years ago, she worked with me and my church to help us form our Holistic Health ministry. She was an enormous help to us. She was well liked and she will be missed by me, my classmates and the Holistic Health Ministry at First Baptist Church, Highland Park, Little Rock, AR.
Aimee Long
#49
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My heart and prayers are with your families especially during this difficult time. I love you guys! I'm here for you if you need anything.
Dan Shelton
#48
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Matt, George, Katherine & family--
I'm so sorry and sad that Elizabeth is gone. We became friends in high school and we've shared many laughs and even some tears over the years. She will be remembered and missed by the Class of 1980. Rest in peace, Elizabeth.
I'm so sorry and sad that Elizabeth is gone. We became friends in high school and we've shared many laughs and even some tears over the years. She will be remembered and missed by the Class of 1980. Rest in peace, Elizabeth.
SUSAN BRIGHTON
#47
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We are so saddened and our hearts are heavy in sharing the loss of our friend and classmate Elizabeth. She was such a sweet friend with such a lovely smile and a wicked laugh. It is with fond memories that we are left to reflect upon. Though a light has dimmed here on earth, she is a brillant flame that will shine forever in our hearts.
Suzy Brighton
LRCH Class of 1980
Suzy Brighton
LRCH Class of 1980
TB Lab at ADH (Luvenia Mears, Tanya Clark, Brittney Barnes, Meredith Jones, Winston Chu, and Jane Voyles)
#46
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We were saddened to hear about the loss of our fellow work colleague. Elizabeth was a jovial, vibrant person. She was dedicated to her job, helping tuberculosis patients all through out the state of Arkansas. We will remember her daily phone calls, and appreciate her help in being a bridge between the TB lab, TB program, and the numerous hospitals through out our state. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and close friends.
John Sutton
#45
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
George, Matt and Katherine,
I'm very saddened by the loss of your sister. I hadn't talked to her since Christmas. I will miss a friend of 20 years.
I'm very saddened by the loss of your sister. I hadn't talked to her since Christmas. I will miss a friend of 20 years.
Brenda Scott
#44
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth family. May God bless each of you and provide you daily comfort. She will truly be missed!!!!
Mary Martha Roberts
#43
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
To the family, My thought and prayers are with you. Elizabeth was one of the most kind and giving person that I know. I dearly miss my good friend. Love and peace to all. Ms. Martha
Elizabeth Farley
#42
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My memories of Betsy are the laughter and happy conversation she shared with you, Katherine, two sisters and a sister and brother (me and Frank) carrying on the way siblings do, our Yankee sensibilities all shaken up in a good way by two joyous and spirited Southern Belles - and the Christmas day phonecalls, and the way Betsy always remembered my kids and gave me advice and confidence when I was a shaky new Mother. It?s not surprising to see on this page how loved she was! Be strong. Love you, L
Fran and Don Farley
#41
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Katherine, George and Matt,
We have fond memories of Betsy - all full of smiles, fun, family lore and Little Rock life. We will all miss her, remember her and treasure her always.
We have fond memories of Betsy - all full of smiles, fun, family lore and Little Rock life. We will all miss her, remember her and treasure her always.
Cathy Flanagin
#40
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth's friends and family.
Reginald Rogers
#39
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Matt, George and Family: May God grant you solace at this time of loss! Rest assured that Elizabeth rests in the Peace of Christ forever. Reg Rogers and the St. Edward's School Class of 1973
Ellen Murray
#38
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
To the family - Elizabeth was a wonderful and caring person, a close colleague, and a dear and trusted friend. She will be greatly missed. Heaven is truly much brighter with her sweet spirit.
Rose Sales
#37
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so saddened by the news of Elizabeth's passing. She was so lively and perky and will be truly missed. She is a big loss to the public health nursing profession and to tuberculosis control in the Southeast. My sincere condolences to her family.
Jan Dougan
#36
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Elizabeth will be greatly missed! My one true WWF opponent! We will see each other again one day my friend!
Leonard Mukasa
#35
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
EK, in those frightful moments I believe you had chance to plead for God's inexhaustible Mercy. Room 457 is silent, unbelievable, and I push on with tuberculosis epidemiology in R459, the neighbor at work. I vividly remember our last phone call. You left such a void in the TB Program. I hope to see you in the Father's House and know everything..
Eternal peace EK.
Eternal peace EK.
Neldia Preston-Dycus
#34
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Elizabeth is and will be forever remembered by her nursing colleagues as a bright, spirited, and professional public health nurse. She was very knowledgable and willing to share her expertise when called upon. She was always straight forward and you were never in doubt where you stood with her. I really liked and respected Elizabeth and miss working with her. Bless your family and know that she loved you deeply. May she rest in peace and her memory burn brightly.
Robbye Flynn
#33
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My heart and prayers are with Betsy's family. Her beautiful smile will be greatly missed.
Carol Ann Eichelmann
#32
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Many years have passed since the Karpoff family lived down the street from us. What I remember most about Elizabeth is her love of animals, we had two dogs that decided they like to escape from the yard, and neighbors often found them unwanted guest. When animal control would come after them (I was at work) if Elizabeth was around she would run up and let them back in the yard so the dogs would not get arrested. This happened more than once, and if for no other reason we loved her. She later became someone we just happened to see on occasion, but her smile always bright and welcoming. A beautiful person inside and out. Rest in peace dear Elizabeth. We know there is a hole in the Karpoff family but now filled with a red headed angel.
Greg Bryant
#31
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
To George, my deepest condolences. Greg Bryant
Constance Rufus
#30
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Elizabeth, may you rest gently in eternal peace and love.
Ewelina Sulek
#29
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My dear friend,
"There's a place full of peace and love, without pain or worry, fear or doubt. A place where flowers bloom forever, and the wind is sweet and gentle. It's heaven...and it just became more even more beautiful."
I will miss you dearly my friend. You left us much too soon, thank you for loving me.
"There's a place full of peace and love, without pain or worry, fear or doubt. A place where flowers bloom forever, and the wind is sweet and gentle. It's heaven...and it just became more even more beautiful."
I will miss you dearly my friend. You left us much too soon, thank you for loving me.
Linda Kaiser
#28
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
George & Family, I wanted to add my love, thoughts & prayers to those already being sent your way. May she rest in eternal peace!
Sedo and Frank
#27
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
FEEDEREEP! EK
LITTLE BIRD
(Dolly Parton)
Beauty is a rare perfume
precious yet doesn't last long
Youth is but a playful breeze
that blows our way once then moves on
Love is a hidden treasure
some never find where it lies
And memory is a little bird
that flies through life and never dies
Little bird take me aboard
your beautiful wings and let me fly
Fly me away back to yesterday
and drop me off there awhile
Let me smell the rare perfume
of the sweet flower of beauty again
Let me run in the playful breeze
of youth long gone with the wind
Let me sit for a while by the place
where I found the treasure of love
Then sing me a song as you fly me along
on a long last journey above
LITTLE BIRD
(Dolly Parton)
Beauty is a rare perfume
precious yet doesn't last long
Youth is but a playful breeze
that blows our way once then moves on
Love is a hidden treasure
some never find where it lies
And memory is a little bird
that flies through life and never dies
Little bird take me aboard
your beautiful wings and let me fly
Fly me away back to yesterday
and drop me off there awhile
Let me smell the rare perfume
of the sweet flower of beauty again
Let me run in the playful breeze
of youth long gone with the wind
Let me sit for a while by the place
where I found the treasure of love
Then sing me a song as you fly me along
on a long last journey above
Katherine
#26
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My sister, Betsy, was happiest and shined brightest when she was caring for others. She always extended a helping hand, pet-sitting, baby-sitting, nursing, and advising friends and family. She loved these ?jobs?, so thank you all for giving her these opportunities. Always remember your life is meaningful to others.
Karen Winston
#25
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
So sorry to hear of Elizabeth's passing. She was such a sweet person & had a heart for others. She will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Tina Hampton
#24
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My prayers and condolences go out to Elizabeth's family. Elizabeth was a fun, sweet person. We had a lot of "home rooms" together throughout school. Although I hadn't seen her in a long while, she was someone I could never forget. She will be missed. Rest in peace classmate.
Robert Brown
#23
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I'm glad to have met her too, though it was only recently. I liked her. My condolences to all her family.
Todd Rose
#22
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Gone too soon. She lived well and made the lives of others better. Peace to the family.
Debbie Pledger
#21
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Words cannot express the saddness I feel. She was a co-worker, but I also considered her my friend. Elizabeth, I know you are in a better place, and I pray that your soul is at peace.
Iboo Miller
#20
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Elizabeth we went to The Cathedral school together. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
jane lee wolfe
#19
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
am so saddened by elizabeth's death. prayers for all.
Barry Hardin
#18
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Sincere condolences to the family of Elizabeth.. I taught her English many years ago at Little Rock Central, but I have not forgotten her easy smile, many acts of kindness, and the times she made me laugh. Also, she was an excellent student who learned very quickly and had a strong sense of curiosity about whatever we were studying. She left us too soon. She will be missed.
Tammy Harpole
#17
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
"I am so sorry for the loss Elizabeth. She was a friend like no other. A heart of gold and a giving soul. Rest in peace sweet friend. I will miss you. My sincere sympathy for her and the family."
Kristin Agar
#16
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
George, I was so sad and shocked to see Elizabeth's death notice. As her colleague at ACH and friend for many years, I got a bird's eye view of the wonderful person she was. A passionate, vibrant rebel...the epitome of a fiery redhead! And, extraordinary caregiver to your sweet mom who was also my friend. Sending you and all of your family my deepest sympathy and prayers. Kristin
Mitzi Bonner
#15
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We were close friends all through grade school at Trinity, and recently as well. I will miss her. Many prayers to her and the family.
Love,
Mitzi
Love,
Mitzi
john berryhill
#14
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I'm sorry to see you go so soon Elizabeth. I was looking forward to seeing you next month at the reunion.
I have some great memories of the times we shared in our youth at Central...RIP POFF!
I have some great memories of the times we shared in our youth at Central...RIP POFF!
Ashley Bona
#13
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Last time I saw her was cpl yrs ago in my dad's store. She looked great and just like I had remembered her. We lost contact because I left town. Remember her fondly from school and "the park". She was a very pretty sweet lady. So sad...gone way too young.
Latoria Brooks
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Prayers to the family. LRCH c/o 1980.
June Doezema
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Katharine & Frank, I am so sorry to hear of this. I saw this on FB early this morning. My sincere sympathy with this tragic loss.
June & Mike
June & Mike
Kelly Haney
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I'm grateful we were able to visit the last time I was in town. I will always remember your beautiful soul and friendship. God Bless your family at this difficult time.
Velveeta Walker
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Condolences to the loss of Elizabeth. May the joy of her life and the memories be forever in your hearts. God bless the family.
Central High Tigers
Central High Tigers
Clair Clancy Ramsay
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
So sorry for your loss...she was my friend - the good kind - the friend who, even if you didn't see her for years, was still just as happy to see you at the grocery store, and stand and talk for an hour. They are few and far between. PEACE Betsy...
Wilma Tolbert-Smith
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Elizabeth, you will be missed dearly. I remember that wit and that beautiful red hair i used to say that shined like a light when we were on hi-steppers together. Heaven has gotten another angel. You will be missed my friend. You were the best. Rest in Love.
Wilma
LRCentral High C/O 1980
Wilma
LRCentral High C/O 1980
Sonya C. Wesson Anderson
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My hand on your shoulder your hand on mine. We held onto each other threw a many a parade fronts my sis Little Rock Central High School 1979-80 Hi-Stepper. Always a smile my pretty red head. I called you.
J Dyke
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Elizabeth and I have been friends since kindergarten. Lately we would run into each other at Kroger and she always made me smile and feel good.
Ida Darragh
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
As a friend of George's, I knew Elizabeth as a child. So sorry to hear of her death. My condolences to all of the Karpoff family, especially George and his family.
Frances Carner
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rest in Peace, Love, and Light dear classmate and friend. You will be missed.
My deepest sympathies to Matthew, George, and Katherine and families. Peace be with all of you.
My deepest sympathies to Matthew, George, and Katherine and families. Peace be with all of you.
Little Rock Central High Class of 1980
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Members of the Little Rock Central High Class of 1980 send our warmest condolences to Elizabeth's family upon her passing. Please know that we share your grief, and that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Kay Daniel
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Matt & Family -
So sorry for the loss of you sister. My thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are with all of you.
Kay Daniel
So sorry for the loss of you sister. My thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are with all of you.
Kay Daniel
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Deborah Riley, PHN/Administrator
Lincoln County Health Unit