Did you know Elizabeth well? Perhaps you met her just once — or you worked with her on a lifelong cause. Celebrate Elizabeth’s life by sharing your story with her family and friends. Add your message as a comment below.
Elizabeth and I shared our loss of my 16 year old daughter, Emily, and her son, Wade on the internet group alt.support.grief. She shared her thoughts regularly and provided encouragement to others in the group. I had to read her book to see if she was the same Elizabeth and appreciated that it truly was her. Those contacts meant as much to her as they did to me. I am sorry that her family has lost the daily physical presence of her in their lives. Her ability to love and honor her family inspires us all. She will be remembered always.
Elizabeth will always be remembered as the lovely, graceful, and courageous woman that she was. I found her determination and forthrightness remarkable. She was a wonderful instructor to us all in how to live life well, love life well and live life with humor through times of great adversity. She touched my life although I’ve never met her personally. To her children: know that you were loved and wanted dearly by your mother. Go through life knowing you will evolve from her strength and love into the wonderful people you are today and will be in the future. May God bless you and keep you near him. We will all miss Elizabeth, but admire a live well lived. Suzannah Walker, Ohio
I never personally met Elizabeth but yet I found myself drawn to her. The poise and dignity she displayed in times of sorrow and betrayal was inspirational. I read “Resilience” and found comfort from the words Elizabeth wrote, they encouraged me to be resilient throughout my own struggles and disappointments. As a mother, my prayers go out to her children who will not have their loving mother as they go through life, however, they should be comforted in knowing their mother left a legacy that is nothing short of remarkable. Family, friends and faith are the three graces that her children can rely on and I hope they will provide them with the support they need throughout this difficult time. God Bless, Ms. Thomas in New York City.
To the Edwards Family: You have my deepest sympathies on the passing of your dear Elizabeth. I lost both my parents to cancer. It is a terrible, relentless, unforgiving disease. I never personally met Elizabeth, but watched her face her disease and the adversity of a public life with such grace and dignity. A true inspiration to all women. She is at peace now, there is no more pain. Please know that she touched many lives while on this earth, some she met others she didn’t. She was a brave woman and will be remembered fondly by all. My heart goes out to all of you at this most difficult time. God Bless,
Lori in Michigan
I never met Elizabeth but was so inspired by the way she lived her life and faced her struggles with grace and courage. Her memory should be a comfort to her children. She is gone too soon, but her work and love for her children will live on.
To the family of Elizabeth…
What a beautiful individual who touched so many lives. I never met your beloved Elizabeth but was surely touched by her public journey. What a gift she was to so many people and so many causes. She lived and passed a beautiful and dignified woman. Her spirit will live on for Eternity! Her family and friends are in my prayers…
I didn’t personally know Mrs. Edwards, but I felt as if I did. I read her first book during my mother’s cancer battle. Her strength made me strong for my mother’s sake. I tried not to miss a chemo treatment even though she swore she didn’t mind to be alone. Mrs. Edwards seemed to be such an amazing mother, leader, teacher & friend. The trials that came upon her by Mr. Edwards were nearly unbearable for me to read. How & why were the questions in my mind. I greived for her as if it were my own battle. It saddens me that every news breif I have watched since her death includes this horrible chapter of her life. I am sure this is not how she would like to be remembered. I pray God’s peace for Cate, Emma Claire & Jack. I know Mrs. Edwards is in heaven rejoicing with Wade…
To the family of Elizabeth Edwards: I read your mother’s books and admired her greatly. You will carry on her legacy. May we all live with the grace that she did, and be so eloquent through struggle. God bless you
There are many powerful and accomplished women in the world but few who inspired so many and touched so many lives.
But above and beyond all her fame, she was a mother that serves as a model for all of us, may we all aspire to love and adore our children as much as she did hers
May their father walk in her footsteps and carry on her legacy in knowing our children always come first
My heart is broken for her children, their loss is unimaginable to me.
I didn’t meet Elizabeth but was inspired by her with a story she wrote that I had read in Good Housekeeping. The story was about her friend in college died. She didn’t know the importance of remembering someone til her son Wade died. That story inspired me to write to parents of s school counselor that meant alot to me that I still think about long after she passed. Her father was so touched that I had did that. Elizabeth had poise and grace. My prayers are with her family and friends
Elizabeth was themost wonderful person. She was warm and had the most memorable hug I’ve ever received.
I recall one night when we were huddled in a corner giggling like school girls over something we knew was going to happen during the height of the campaign.
We then went over and joined Amy and Nan in having a photo taken. I wish I could post that photo too.
I did lots of videos and posted them on YouTube, so I posted the link to my channel as I brought to the forefront two videos of her speech on ‘overcoming the challenges of life.
Elizabeth, your statement that “the day before you die should be well spent” hit a nerve with me and now I know what I need to do with my life. May God hold you in his care and bless your children for they were fortunate to have you as their mother.
So saddened by your passing, but a comfort to know you will no longer be suffering. My thoughts are with your family and friends during this time. God bless you, you were such an inspiring woman!!
I did not know Elizabeth, but my mother also died of stage 4 breast cancer in August 2007. Like Elizabeth, her cancer had spread to similar parts like her spine and in the end, her liver.
When I heard about Elizabeth’s passing, memories of my mother’s death flooded over me. This has hit so close to home for me. I am so grateful to People.com to linking this site because I wanted so badly to reach out to Cate, Emma, and Jack. I know very much what you three are feeling right now.
Cate, if you ever need a sounding board with someone who understands, PLEASE feel free to email me at . I was 24 years old when I lost my mother to this horrible disease. I know and feel your pain. May God bless you and your brother and sister during this very difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
To the Edwards Family,
Your mom was a classy dame. Recently I went through some professional garbage. Your mom had no idea how her class and grace inspired me to do the right thing. Never meeting her made no difference. She was open and honest and I respected her.
My philosophy in life is to “do good and disappear.” I feel strongly she and I would have connected greatly on that level as she demostrated the same philosophy. It looks like she has passed her strong values to y’all. Don’t let her down!
God luv ya kids and rest in peace, Elizabeth
As women, we hold so many roles. Mother, wife, sister, friend, fixer of all that need fixing.
Elizabeth held a greater role, likely without ever planning on it. She held the role of survivor. People define cancer survivorship in different ways. Some may argue that you can only survive by “beating” and “conquering” the cancer. I argue that by living your life to the fullest, you are surviving.
As someone who has been touched many times personally by cancer, has worked in the social work field for many years, and who is now interning at a major cancer center, I feel somewhat qualified to say the following:
Though I’ve not met her, Elizabeth exemplifies grace, dignity and as her more recent book states, Resilience.
I hope that each of you, her loved ones, finds peace.
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Elizabeth and I shared our loss of my 16 year old daughter, Emily, and her son, Wade on the internet group alt.support.grief. She shared her thoughts regularly and provided encouragement to others in the group. I had to read her book to see if she was the same Elizabeth and appreciated that it truly was her. Those contacts meant as much to her as they did to me. I am sorry that her family has lost the daily physical presence of her in their lives. Her ability to love and honor her family inspires us all. She will be remembered always.
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Elizabeth will always be remembered as the lovely, graceful, and courageous woman that she was. I found her determination and forthrightness remarkable. She was a wonderful instructor to us all in how to live life well, love life well and live life with humor through times of great adversity. She touched my life although I’ve never met her personally. To her children: know that you were loved and wanted dearly by your mother. Go through life knowing you will evolve from her strength and love into the wonderful people you are today and will be in the future. May God bless you and keep you near him. We will all miss Elizabeth, but admire a live well lived. Suzannah Walker, Ohio
I never personally met Elizabeth but yet I found myself drawn to her. The poise and dignity she displayed in times of sorrow and betrayal was inspirational. I read “Resilience” and found comfort from the words Elizabeth wrote, they encouraged me to be resilient throughout my own struggles and disappointments. As a mother, my prayers go out to her children who will not have their loving mother as they go through life, however, they should be comforted in knowing their mother left a legacy that is nothing short of remarkable. Family, friends and faith are the three graces that her children can rely on and I hope they will provide them with the support they need throughout this difficult time. God Bless, Ms. Thomas in New York City.
To the Edwards Family: You have my deepest sympathies on the passing of your dear Elizabeth. I lost both my parents to cancer. It is a terrible, relentless, unforgiving disease. I never personally met Elizabeth, but watched her face her disease and the adversity of a public life with such grace and dignity. A true inspiration to all women. She is at peace now, there is no more pain. Please know that she touched many lives while on this earth, some she met others she didn’t. She was a brave woman and will be remembered fondly by all. My heart goes out to all of you at this most difficult time. God Bless,
Lori in Michigan
I never met Elizabeth but was so inspired by the way she lived her life and faced her struggles with grace and courage. Her memory should be a comfort to her children. She is gone too soon, but her work and love for her children will live on.
To the family of Elizabeth…
What a beautiful individual who touched so many lives. I never met your beloved Elizabeth but was surely touched by her public journey. What a gift she was to so many people and so many causes. She lived and passed a beautiful and dignified woman. Her spirit will live on for Eternity! Her family and friends are in my prayers…
I didn’t personally know Mrs. Edwards, but I felt as if I did. I read her first book during my mother’s cancer battle. Her strength made me strong for my mother’s sake. I tried not to miss a chemo treatment even though she swore she didn’t mind to be alone. Mrs. Edwards seemed to be such an amazing mother, leader, teacher & friend. The trials that came upon her by Mr. Edwards were nearly unbearable for me to read. How & why were the questions in my mind. I greived for her as if it were my own battle. It saddens me that every news breif I have watched since her death includes this horrible chapter of her life. I am sure this is not how she would like to be remembered. I pray God’s peace for Cate, Emma Claire & Jack. I know Mrs. Edwards is in heaven rejoicing with Wade…
To the family of Elizabeth Edwards: I read your mother’s books and admired her greatly. You will carry on her legacy. May we all live with the grace that she did, and be so eloquent through struggle. God bless you
There are many powerful and accomplished women in the world but few who inspired so many and touched so many lives.
But above and beyond all her fame, she was a mother that serves as a model for all of us, may we all aspire to love and adore our children as much as she did hers
May their father walk in her footsteps and carry on her legacy in knowing our children always come first
My heart is broken for her children, their loss is unimaginable to me.
I didn’t meet Elizabeth but was inspired by her with a story she wrote that I had read in Good Housekeeping. The story was about her friend in college died. She didn’t know the importance of remembering someone til her son Wade died. That story inspired me to write to parents of s school counselor that meant alot to me that I still think about long after she passed. Her father was so touched that I had did that. Elizabeth had poise and grace. My prayers are with her family and friends
Elizabeth was themost wonderful person. She was warm and had the most memorable hug I’ve ever received.
I recall one night when we were huddled in a corner giggling like school girls over something we knew was going to happen during the height of the campaign.
We then went over and joined Amy and Nan in having a photo taken. I wish I could post that photo too.
I did lots of videos and posted them on YouTube, so I posted the link to my channel as I brought to the forefront two videos of her speech on ‘overcoming the challenges of life.
MaryAnn/OneCarolinaGirl
Elizabeth, your statement that “the day before you die should be well spent” hit a nerve with me and now I know what I need to do with my life. May God hold you in his care and bless your children for they were fortunate to have you as their mother.
So saddened by your passing, but a comfort to know you will no longer be suffering. My thoughts are with your family and friends during this time. God bless you, you were such an inspiring woman!!
I did not know Elizabeth, but my mother also died of stage 4 breast cancer in August 2007. Like Elizabeth, her cancer had spread to similar parts like her spine and in the end, her liver.
When I heard about Elizabeth’s passing, memories of my mother’s death flooded over me. This has hit so close to home for me. I am so grateful to People.com to linking this site because I wanted so badly to reach out to Cate, Emma, and Jack. I know very much what you three are feeling right now.
Cate, if you ever need a sounding board with someone who understands, PLEASE feel free to email me at . I was 24 years old when I lost my mother to this horrible disease. I know and feel your pain. May God bless you and your brother and sister during this very difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Melissa
To the Edwards Family,
Your mom was a classy dame. Recently I went through some professional garbage. Your mom had no idea how her class and grace inspired me to do the right thing. Never meeting her made no difference. She was open and honest and I respected her.
My philosophy in life is to “do good and disappear.” I feel strongly she and I would have connected greatly on that level as she demostrated the same philosophy. It looks like she has passed her strong values to y’all. Don’t let her down!
God luv ya kids and rest in peace, Elizabeth
Maggie Gurley
To the loved ones of Elizabeth:
As women, we hold so many roles. Mother, wife, sister, friend, fixer of all that need fixing.
Elizabeth held a greater role, likely without ever planning on it. She held the role of survivor. People define cancer survivorship in different ways. Some may argue that you can only survive by “beating” and “conquering” the cancer. I argue that by living your life to the fullest, you are surviving.
As someone who has been touched many times personally by cancer, has worked in the social work field for many years, and who is now interning at a major cancer center, I feel somewhat qualified to say the following:
Though I’ve not met her, Elizabeth exemplifies grace, dignity and as her more recent book states, Resilience.
I hope that each of you, her loved ones, finds peace.
Sincerely,
Sheri Goodwin
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