Elizabeth Anne Lightfoot was born in Richardson, TX on February 27, 1989 and left this world on November 4, 2011. She was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend to all whose lives she touched. Elizabeth attended Springridge Elementary in Richardson and graduated from Van High School in 2006. She studied fashion design at Henderson State University and worked with persons with developmental disabilities in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. To fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a hair stylist, she graduated from the Toni & Guy Academy in January 2010.
Elizabeth was a beautiful young woman, both inside and on the outside. Anyone who was privileged to be with her as a friend, client or family member was uplifted and happier because of her loving and kind spirit. Elizabeth loved God, embraced beauty and lived life to the fullest. She was totally fearless in life and challenged others to live with less fear and more freedom. Elizabeth was non-judgmental of others and cared for individuals less fortunate than herself. She will be remembered for her love of "Hello Kitty", Truman (her fat cat), her new puppies, Etta James, and everything pink and girly. She was also known for her talent as a hair stylist and make-up artist. Although she loved the outdoors and nature, she also loved to paint her fingernails a different color every day. She was full of surprises, as well as spontaneity, and you would never know what color her hair was going to be from one week to the next.
Elizabeth is survived by her parents, David Lightfoot, Barbara Arie Lightfoot, her brother and his fiancé Michael and Tamara Guzman, grandmother Varwood Arie, grandparents Marshall and Kathryn Lightfoot, Aunt Elizabeth Putthoff, Aunt Katie Lightfoot, Aunt Emily and Jeff Piroga, Uncle Mark and Cynthia Lightfoot, Uncle Rob and Annie Riley, Aunt Alyson and Mark Cobb, and Aunt Cindy and Claiborne Self, and numerous cousins. She is predeceased by her beloved brother Lewis, PePaw William Arie, and grandmother Betse Streng.
A private family service will be followed by a memorial tribute for Elizabeth at the Lakewood Theater in Dallas on Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 2-4pm. This will be a time for her friends to say goodbye.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Elizabeth Lightfoot Memorial Scholarship Fund at 422 Mimosa Dr., Denton, TX 76201 (Northstar Bank), the SPCA www.spca.org, or Best Friends Animal Society www.bestfriends.org.