Obituary for Elizabeth Marie Madorin
Elizabeth Marie Madorin, 52, of Mars Hill, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11th, 2022 at home. She had been recently diagnosed with advanced liver disease and inoperable cancer, but she was surrounded by love, even in her final moments. Elizabeth was able to say goodbye to several family members: her mother and father, Phyllis and Fred Madorin of Harrisburg, NC and her brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Jeanne Madorin of Harrisburg, NC. Elizabeth is also survived by her brother Alvin “Pat” Madorin (and partner Carol Crowell) of Orchard Park, NY. Elizabeth was immensely proud of the nephews she left behind: David (and wife Virginia) Madorin, of Kannapolis, and Steven (and wife Krista) Madorin of Concord.
She left behind her “family of choice”, Shawna and Jay Bryce, of Mars Hill, NC; Rebekah Byrd and Alex Kramer and their sons (Elizabeth’s godsons) Jebediah and Judah, of Marshall, NC.
Elizabeth spent her entire life in public service. In college, she worked for YMCA and Latchkey services. Then she worked as a Spanish teacher in Missouri and in North Carolina. Upon moving to Western North Carolina, she worked at a private school for girls followed by a grant-sponsored position at the Madison County Public Libraries. Her most recent service to the public was as the Deputy Director of the Madison County Board of Elections.
Elizabeth had a keen sense of humor and was known for regaling classrooms and offices alike with her infamous “dad jokes.” She loved making people laugh and found quiet ways to share her heart with those she loved.
In keeping with Elizabeth’s final wishes, no funeral services will be held. Her ashes will be scattered in various places commemorating her love for travel and her adventurous spirit. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Land of the Sky United Church of Christ, 15 Overbook Place, Asheville, NC 28805.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.
She left behind her “family of choice”, Shawna and Jay Bryce, of Mars Hill, NC; Rebekah Byrd and Alex Kramer and their sons (Elizabeth’s godsons) Jebediah and Judah, of Marshall, NC.
Elizabeth spent her entire life in public service. In college, she worked for YMCA and Latchkey services. Then she worked as a Spanish teacher in Missouri and in North Carolina. Upon moving to Western North Carolina, she worked at a private school for girls followed by a grant-sponsored position at the Madison County Public Libraries. Her most recent service to the public was as the Deputy Director of the Madison County Board of Elections.
Elizabeth had a keen sense of humor and was known for regaling classrooms and offices alike with her infamous “dad jokes.” She loved making people laugh and found quiet ways to share her heart with those she loved.
In keeping with Elizabeth’s final wishes, no funeral services will be held. Her ashes will be scattered in various places commemorating her love for travel and her adventurous spirit. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Land of the Sky United Church of Christ, 15 Overbook Place, Asheville, NC 28805.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.