"Sue,Josh,Colby, What a wonderful,special,fun woman Liz was. She made me feel like part of her family, her smile was endearing. The last time I saw her made me feel as though time had never passed, she was as warm to me as always. The summer I spent at her house as a kid? was one of my greatest memories. She is now back with the man that made her smile. My heart is with all of you and I give you my love. Love always, Aunt Sonya"
In loving memory of
Elizabeth Dewade Toppe
October 18, 1935 - September 27, 2022
Elizabeth Dewade Toppe, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her Washington residence on September 27, 2022. She was born in Honey Creek, near Brownsville, Kentucky, on October 18, 1935, to Earl and Hilda (Minton) Gipson. On November 17, 1953, she married Jackie Raymond Toppe, and he preceded her in death.
Elizabeth was a beautician who owned and operated her own beauty shop for many years. She was also widely known as a painter who custom-painted pumpkins during this time of the year. She had returning customers from seven states. Elizabeth embraced the Baptist faith.
Known affectionately as MomaLiz, those who now mourn Elizabeth's passing include: her daughter, Sue (Mark) Kamman of Washington; and her son, John (Mary) Toppe of Vallonia. Elizabeth was blessed with four grandchildren: Sugar (Harold) Williams in Arkansas, Sonya (Walter) Baldauf in Michigan, Joshua Kamman of Indianapolis, and Colby Kamman of Washington. Additionally, she leaves her beloved great-grandchildren: Aaron Baker, Austin Baker, John Dean Baldauf, and Bruce Baldauf.
During her life, Elizabeth knew the sorrow of loss with the passing of her parents, Earl Gipson and Hilda Gipson Nicholson; her stepfather, Emmett Nicholson; her husband, Jackie R. Toppe; her daughter, Kathy Jean Wheeler; and her brother, Ronnie Nicholson.
No services are planned at this time.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com
The staff of the Ed L. Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with Elizabeth Toppe's arrangements.
Tributes
"Sue, Joshua, and Colby, I know the special bond you all had and I know you will miss her greatly but she will be forever in your ? hearts and you will see her again. Liz was such a wonderful and sweet lady and I think of her often and remembering her kindness and generosity. She always was so welcoming. Love, Sherry Baker"
"Sue, I always considered Liz a friend and she welcomed me with open arms. I miss my dear friend and pray for peace for you and the boys. Love, Clara Kamman"
"Joshua, Mama Liz is happy now and no more pain. She is getting to see all her relatives she hasn't seen in a long time. Love you, Grandma Kamman "
"Colby, I know you will miss mama Liz greatly but for her it was falling asleep and waking up in heaven. How wonderful that was! Love, Grandma Kamman"
"Gone but never forgotten, it?s hard to find words to express how her death has affected me. If the way to judge one?s life is by the sorrow of those she left behind. Then I know that Momaliz has lived a great life. Love you Momaliz."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Liz's family. She was a good friend and neighbor. We miss you."
"My mom was not just my mom but also my best friend. She was very strong, loving, loyal, and caring for mankind and nature. She instilled those traits into me and she made me the person that I am. She gave me every opportunity to keep on growing, to not settle in life no matter what life threw at me, and to keep moving forward. Others will never know all the the kids lives she touched; she often gave free hair cuts and some kids told us that this was the first hair cut they had ever received. She would load up her car with food and clothing to give to families in need. She was truly a generous person, who wanted to make sure that others in the community didn?t go without. Her grandchildren meant the world to her. If they every needed anything she would be the first to come running whether to comfort them or get them what they need for school or other activity. No person is perfect, but in my eyes my mom was! I had the privilege to be with her when she brought me into the world and I was there with her until the very end of her life. I will always love you mom!"
"This lady was a beautiful caring person. She was my back porch buddy & I dearly loved her. Now I still continue to look for her & I know she's there in spirit. I miss you so much Liz, my heart is broken ?? "
"Because of you momma Liz I got the most amazing gift ever my family?you took me in when I was two weeks old you was my mom to instead of a aunt and uncle you gave me a brother and sister you gave me a home filled with love joy and laughter .a farm I could have adventures on ,instead of one set of parents I was lucky enough to have two because of daddy jack and you? now your in heaven that?s where you will always be but I hope you know I?ll always have a piece of you here with me ..thank you for every hug ,every kiss ,every hope and every wish and every secret you made for me. ?.love always Sugar ?.."