Elizabeth Tribble

She was like a second mother to me and i spent so much of my youth with her and John. I will miss her greatly and may God bless all of her family.

Ms. Elizabeth was a true friend to the Burgess Family. I regret not getting to see her over the years; however, she has been a pleasure to my family. My found memory of her is when I was in nursing school and she took me to St. Elizabeth's hospital and gave me the grand tour. She was so excited that I had chosen to be a nurse. Thank you for your encouragement and love for people.

God Bless you and your family.

There are no words to express the respect and love that was held for this truly wonderful lady. At first she was my Mom's boss, then her best friend. Mom loved her as a sister and I really thought of her as my family too. Mom worked with her at Kersting Hospital from the day the "new" hospital opened. She and Mom (she called Norma) remained friends for all the years before Mom passed away in 07. She watched us grow up and offered advice when she was asked or it was needed. I have never known another woman that I have held is such high regard with deep respect. I loved her and her family as well. I know how much she loved her grandchildren because she smiled so sweetly when she spoke of them. I know she and Mom are having a great time catching up right now. She will be missed by all of us that are left here without her but there are many people who welcomed her home on Thrusday.

We will miss you, but we know you are in a better place.

Auntie Bill was such a wonderful aunt and great aunt! We will all miss her terribly! She lived life to the fullest and she loved her family with all of her heart. Our family loved it when she came to our house for the holidays. Auntie Bill would tell us stories about our great grandmother, our grandparents and other family members. She was such a caring and giving person. We will all miss you!

We love you!

Bob and Sandra Secrest
Susan, Scott Munch and family
Shannon and Michael Lollar
and
Robert, Holly Secrest and family

Wow, what a lady!! Mrs. Tribble, Elizabeth as she liked to be called, embodied the great American Spirit. She knew what she wanted and knew how to get it. Sharp as a tack, smart as a whip, deterred only by an aging body and hearing aids. I wanted to call her Lizzy but she would have none of that. Out of respect I called her Mrs. Tribble and she would always say, "Elizabeth". So I abided by her wishes. She loved her family beyond imagination! Lyn, cousins and grandchildren were so special to her. She showed me pictures of all the babies and young children many times as I made my visits to her. She would smile, giggle and give that little wink and grin only she could produce upon mention of those little ones. I hope you know how much you were loved by Lizzy!! Keep alive for her the care of the cemetery where she always liked to return annually for the reunion of relatives and others near Nacogdoches. She fought the great fight of old age. And because I asked her, I know she is resting forever in heaven with her heavenly Father. I am thankful I asked the question. May God richly bless your families as you grieve the loss of this gentle giant named Elizabeth Smith Tribble.