Obituary
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.
Don C Lancaster posted on 1/18/21
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.
Patricia A Pitton posted on 1/16/21
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!
Captain Infinity (Scott Lawrence) posted on 1/15/21
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.
Joy Denebeim posted on 1/11/21
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.
Cheryl L Martin posted on 1/11/21
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.
Jaime posted on 1/11/21
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.