Elizabeth Hall

Elizabeth Hall was born Elizabeth Williams on August 20, 1930 to Sims and Sarah Williams in Goodwater, Alabama. She was one of four children born to this union. She attended her early years of elementary school in Goodwater and later moved to Chicago in 1941 with her siblings. They were following their mother who made the journey ahead of them and was already working to provide for her children. Elizabeth graduated from Dunbar Vocational High School and settled in the windy city for the rest of her life. Elizabeth grew up in the Baptist church teachings and accepted Christ as a young mother. She insisted that her children attend church on a regular basis. While she attended several church functions with her children and grandchildren over the years, it was much later in her life that she happily joined Trinity United Church of Christ.

Elizabeth lived and enjoyed her life to the fullest. She loved being around people and savored the good times with friends and family. She enjoyed music, especially jazz, and wasn’t bashful about showing some fancy moves on the dance floor. She also enjoyed celebrating holidays and other special times with family and friends in her home; it gave her an excuse to do all of the cooking. And she was a master in the kitchen.

Elizabeth especially loved her children and grandchildren and “enjoyed seeing them coming and going.” She had a way of always knowing what was going on around her with them, despite their efforts to hide from her. Her Mother Wit was consistently working and on point, from her oldest son, Zachary to her great granddaughter, Malia. Unfortunately, Elizabeth didn’t get a chance to meet her one-month old granddaughter, Kayla.

For more than 30 years, Elizabeth worked as a waitress and host in many of Chicago’s well known hospitality venues. She was also a licensed and skilled hair stylist. All of her work experiences allowed her to meet new and exciting people.

Elizabeth was known for her feistiness, sharp tongue and sense of humor. She was quick to tell folks what she thought in no uncertain terms, like it or not. That was just her way, and those who knew and understood her, expected to hear her sarcastic remarks and loved that part of her personality.

Elizabeth’s feistiness coupled with her perseverance and will to live served her well as she dealt with the health challenges she was faced with. She was a 19 year breast cancer survivor, actively participated in related activities and proudly celebrated each year as the first Sunday in June-National Cancer Survivors’ Day, marked another year of survival for her. This past June was the first time she was unable to celebrate her survivorship, due to her rapidly declining health. Her family learned soon afterwards that Elizabeth was quite ill. She fought a good fight until the Lord called her home on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 7:44am.

We will forever recall and share the memories of life and times with Elizabeth and the way she affected all of our lives. She will be sorely missed. Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Fletcher C. Hall; two sons, Zachary E. Hall (Kendrea), and Fletcher A. Hall; three daughters, Diane Livingston, Sandra Hall and Yolanda Hall; one sister, Mary Freeman; one sister-in-law, Mildred Williams; one brother-in-law, Odell Moody; nine grandchildren, Zena Beach (Kip), Steve A. Hall (Gene’), Cherise Livingston, Fletcher Hall III , Tremayne Hall (Tanya), Cara Hall, Erika Hall, Karen Hall, and Kenneth D. Hall; ten great grandchildren, Blake, Zachary, Nicholas, Kendall, Nia, Keaden, Amaya, Isaac, Malia and Kayla, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Elizabeth’s mother, Sarah Leslie, her sister, Ellabelle Moody, her daughter, Leatrice E. Hall, and her brother, Johnny Williams, all preceded her in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Kenny Brothers Funeral Directors, Evergreen Park, IL.