Elizabeth M. Stoddard of South Windsor, CT was promoted to heaven on July 30, 2014 at 1:30 PM. Her faith in Jesus Christ as her Saviour was evident in her faithful, moral and obedient life. The Lord gave her 82 years of healthy vibrant life and now God has called her home to reunite with her loved ones who have gone before.
She was born in Presque Isle, Maine to parents Lewis and Ilyda Pryor on 11/12/1931. She was predeceased by her husband Philip O. Stoddard, her sister Leona Spillian, her brothers Horace, Lewis, and Kyle Pryor. She is survived by her brother Welman Pryor, her sons Philip A. Stoddard predeceased wife Laurie Stoddard, Terry Stoddard predeceased wife Judy Stoddard, Michael Stoddard and his wife Lynda Stoddard, Christopher Stoddard and his wife Cyndi Stoddard, her grandchildren Shana Stoddard, Elizabeth and husband Joel Nickerson, predeceased David Stoddard, Daniel and wife Maria Stoddard, Andrew and wife Heather Stoddard, Matthew and Sarah Stoddard, great grandchildren Christopher and Isabella. The family would like to personally thank family friend, Dr. Thomas Knox for the compassion and care he showed Elizabeth throughout her illness.
She was an excellent cook and was always willing to stir something up at the drop of a hat. She loved painting, gardening and music. She was a founding faithful member of New Testament Baptist Church since its beginning 31 years ago. Her life was a true testament of Proverbs 31. A great wife to her husband of 64 years, a loving mom to her four sons, a patient loving grandmother to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
We say "goodbye" but know that one day we will be reunited with her in heaven!
Private services were concluded on August 1, 2014. Any donations may be sent to New Testament Baptist Church 111 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108, in honor of her. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com