Elizabeth Marie Lancaster

Elizabeth Marie Lancaster was born on November 18th, 1996, in Woodland Hills, California. She lost her courageous battle with cancer on January 5th, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She is survived by her mother, Lisa Lancaster, her father, Joe Lancaster, her grandmother, Mildred Lancaster, as well as her many aunts uncles and cousins. She was a loving daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and a true friend.

Elizabeth had an amazing sense of humor. Many of her teachers and professors commented on how her papers would make them laugh. She was a good friend who always put the needs of others first. She loved to read and always carried a book with her. She loved ships and the ocean and liked to be on the water as often as possible. She always had pets and enjoyed playing with them and sharing their pictures and antics with friends.

Elizabeth moved to Las Vegas with her parents when she was nine months old. She always considered herself a Las Vegas native and loved the state of Nevada. While in Las Vegas she attended Cimmaron-Memorial High School Early Childhood program, Sheila Tarr Elementary School, Leavitt Middle School, and Centennial High School.

Elizabeth graduated with advanced honors from Centennial High School in 2015. In high school she was active in National Honor Society, Theater, Choir, and Model United Nations. While at Centennial she made many life-long friends.

Elizabeth received many scholarship offers. She chose to attend The George Washington University in Washington D.C. While at G.W. she interned for Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and Representative Dina Titus. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 2019.

Elizabeth decided to become a lawyer. She was given a scholarship to American University Washington College of Law in 2020. She was a great student and was preparing to enter her last semester of law school when she passed away.

Elizabeth loved people with disabilities and the elderly. She worked at the AARP and planned to practice Elder Law after graduation.

Elizabeth’s Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM on January 27, 2023, at Palm Cheyenne Mortuary, 7400 West Cheyenne Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89129.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmcheyenne.com for the Lancaster family.