Elizabeth was born in Somerville, Texas and moved to Kansas City with her family as a child. She was a quilter and enjoyed sewing. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Elizabeth was a liver transplant recipient of 33 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Procopio and Guadalupe Ramirez; three brothers and three sisters. Elizabeth is survived by five children, Ben (Debbie) Alcanter, Elizabeth (John) Barrera, Patricia (Cliff) Couty, Eileen Alcanter and Gilbert Alcanter; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held 9-10 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 4 at McGilley Midtown Chapel, 20 W. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64111. Interment in Forest Hill-Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Barnes-Jewish Hospital, One Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63110.
The funeral service may be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/McGilleyMidtown