Liz graduated from Maranacook High School in Readfield, ME in 1978. She went on to attend the University of Maine at Orono and received her degree in Horticulture, graduating in 1980. On August 29, 1998, she married the love of her life, Michael T. Small, and together they shared a loving marriage of over 20 years. Liz enjoyed gardening, collecting hosta, working with flowers, being outdoors, "do-it-yourself projects", and there was always a special place in her heart for her grandboys. She was a member of the American Iris Society. Liz was in the floral industry for 35 years, owning and operating Roak the Florist of Auburn and Lewiston. Liz was a friend of Bill W.
Liz is survived by her husband; her daughter, Michelle L. Billings and husband Gregory of Auburn; her son, Curtis M. Small and wife Casandra of Lewiston; her sister, Marcia Berry of Trevose, PA; her two brothers, Benjamin Berry and wife Michelle of Wayne, and Joseph Berry of Lewiston; her five grandchildren, Alexander, Logan, Myles, Hunter and Kolton; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents and her best friend Alison.
Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Liz's online guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com
A graveside committal will be held at a later date in the summer to be determined at the Gordon Cemetery in Wayne. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, Maine 04210. 783-8545.
