Elizabeth Ann Root, Lizzy, of Anaconda passed peacefully at her home August 26. She was born August 18, 1962 in Searcy, Arkansas to Ronald and Glenda Root. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Christopher Essmyer, her twin sister, Allison Freewalt (Art) of Hot Springs Village, AR, sister Amanda Wallace (John) of West Des Moines, IA, step son Michael Christopher Essmyer of Potosi, MO, three grandchildren, four nephews, two nieces and two great nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Scott Root and great niece, Millie Hughes.
Lizzy was a fun-loving, caring and witty child of God. As teenagers she and her twin sister were great basketball players. Lizzy loved horses and singing with her family. She was proud of her nieces and nephews and they loved their Aunt Lizzy. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory of Lizzy. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Lizzy and her family.
Melissa Mckim says
So sorry Allison and Amanda, yal are in my prayers.
Delainia Whitehead says
I’m not sure where to start. I remember starting first grade at Bald Knob and Lizzy and I just clicked. She was my first friend and will always be my best friend. I remember when she moved away in 7th grade I didn’t know if I could go on. Years passed and we should have reconnected – just know I love you Lizzy and I will never have a friend like you❤️
Donna Parrish Mckinney says
My heart hurts for y’all.
Thank you for all the sweetness that all of you are.
Great people, I am proud to have shared childhood with.
With love I send my prayers
LaDonna Blackwood says
I went to OHS with her, although I was a year ahead of her an her sister I remember that long flowing blonde hair, beautiful smile an just a nice person in general, might add a Great basketball player ! I know she will be missed beyond words. My sincere condolences
Teassa McDaniel Eubanks says
I remember Elizabeth and Allison as the cool, athletic beautiful sisters of my dear friend, Amanda. Nights spent at their house when I was in Jr. High and me in awe of them! Much love and prayers for her family.
Terrie Root says
Allison, Amanda, and Chris,
We are so saddened by Lizzy’s passing. We remember the New Year’s Eve here at our house when Lizzie, Allison, and Art joined us. You girls were so much fun!
We send our love and caring thoughts.
Love, Larry and Terrie Root
George Hopkins says
When Ron operates the stave bolt operation at the Donaldson stave mill, I got to know this fine family. I always admired the happy family and the cute twins. Lizzy was a friend over the years as we shared the hurt of the loss of Tom Burnett. Lizzy was a caring and compassionate lady. Rest In Peace sweet Lizzy! Solidarity to Allison and Amanda!
Aaron Ravndal says
Elizabeth was baptized into the Lord’s church on February 23rd 2018. With her obedience, she was added by the Lord to His church (See Acts chapter 2 verse 47). She lived another 2 &1/2 years from that monumental event and although she suffered severely physically…to the point of death, she lives on spiritually in comfort with our Wondrous Savior. It has been great to have had the privilege to have known her if even for such a short blink of the eye on this earth. We will most certainly miss her here as we must carry on despite the void we now have with her absence. Heart felt condolences to all the family.