Elizabeth Lancaster Baxter - Cremation Society of Virginia

Elizabeth Lancaster Baxter

November 7, 1959 - January 8, 2021

Virginia Beach – Elizabeth Lancaster Baxter, 61, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born in Bethesda, Maryland, and spent most of her life in Virginia Beach, the daughter of the late CAPT (ret) James Arthur Baxter and Mary Roush Baxter. She was the sister of the late Mary “Molly” Roush Baxter.

Ms. Baxter was a graphic artist, who spent many years with the Federal Highway Administration. She selflessly left her successful career to care for her sister and mother during their long illnesses.

She was a professional musician who sang in a local band. She also sang in the choirs of Old Donation Episcopal Church, and Emmanuel Episcopal Church Kempsville. An excellent guitarist, she played both professionally and as an amateur.

Ms. Baxter is survived by her daughter, Katherine Garner Baxter, her grandson, Kaizer X. Baxter Smith and his father James Smith. She is also survived by her oldest sister, Dr. Christine Baxter Philput and her husband Donald B. Philput, and Ms. Baxter’s nephew G. James Philput and his wife, Miranda Ruddick, and their family.

A memorial service will be scheduled when the pandemic abates. In lieu of flowers, gifts of remembrance to the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia are requested.

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I have recently heard about her passing away. I met Beth for the 1st time 22 years ago when she and my brother Jaime were getting married in Kingston, ON, Canada. Afterwards saw her on several occassions due to my almost yearly visits to my brother. My instincts about her were always good, Im sorry to hear she´s gone quite so young. May she rest in peace and bring that peace to this world so in need of it. May her wishes for a better world without abuse for kids, women and animals (always those who are weaker and most vulnerable) come true! Best to her family and friends. Lonecia amongst them.

There is one more very important thing about Beth that I think needs to be acknowledged and remembered to properly honor her character. She was passionate in her empathy for animals and children and in her willingness to defend and protect them, and felt no sympathy or mercy whatsoever for abusers of either (she had personal reasons to feel this way). An example: for many of our age, Rex Harrison's "Doctor Doolittle" was a cherished classic in our childhood. So it was for her as a child, but as an adult she hated the movie because she couldn't stop thinking about all the abuse and discomfort the animals in it had to endure (she was right, it was a different time and animals were often treated like little more than objects). She could not stand the suffering of little, helpless beings and was infinitely compassionate and caring about them. Many believe (I happen to agree) that such a caring and empathic attitude is the mark of a very ancient and wise soul.

Christine, I'm so sorry to read about the passing of your sister . When I saw the name Elizabeth Lancaster Baxter, it rang a bell and I checked Ancestry. and found her. I'm sure she will be greatly missed. She was actually one year older than my Daughter Elizabeth Ann Lancaster (Royals). SORRY AGAIN FOR YOUR LOSS.

I am so very sorry to hear about Beth! She was like family to me and I have so many memories of her! The whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all!

I will miss you, Beth. Known to me online as The Witch of Endor, you have a special place in my heart. We shared many deeply personal moments, online and in real life. You were unique among our little Usenet group, able to tell me when to cut the s*** and get real, and also able to make me laugh with a sharp phrase or a succinct barb that popped the balloon of many inflated Usenet egos. You were merciless with idiots and cowards, but intensely close with friends. The hole in my heart has deepened with this news, and I will miss you terribly.

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I was shocked to hear of Beth's passing. Sadly we've lost touch with her a long while ago, however she was one of my closest friends in the early days of online life. I'll miss her greatly.

I met Beth decades ago online. She was a treasure. Clever, warm, generous and simply a good friend. I'm very sorry that we lost touch with each other. She is missed and loved. My warmest thoughts to her family and friends. Hold on to all the great memories.

I am very sorry to hear about Beth's passing. She was much too young and this comes as a shock. Though she and I had not spoken for many years, I had wished her well. She was a very talented caring person, with an amazing sense of humor. She will be much missed by her friends, present and past, whose lives were always enriched by her presence. Thoughts and prayers to her family, may she she continue to warm your hearts through many lovely and fun memories.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.