ELIZABETH FLORA (TOTH) CUMMINGS

ELIZABETH FLORA (TOTH) CUMMINGS
Feb. 28, 1920–Jan. 31, 2022
Elizabeth Flora (Toth) Cummings was born on the prairie north of Newcastle to Rose and John Toth on Feb. 28, 1920. She was 101 when she passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Weston County Manor. Elizabeth was a resident of Newcastle, Wyo.
When Elizabeth was 6 years old, the family moved to town. Her father worked in the coal mines of Cambria. She loved growing up in town and was a regular at the movies; they were silent at the time and accompanied by a piano player. She was a member of the high school basketball team and told us, “It was considered too strenuous for girls, so we could only play half-court.” Elizabeth became a member of the First United Methodist Church when she was 14 years old. She graduated from Newcastle High School in 1938. 
Elizabeth Flora married John William Cummings on Sept. 1, 1941, at First United Methodist Church. To this union were born three children, Beth Ann on Feb. 13, 1947, Michael Joseph on March 6, 1948, and Craig Louis on June 10, 1957. They moved to their ranch 30 miles southwest of Newcastle in 1957. There they raised their children and ranched for over 30 years. They moved north of Newcastle in 1980.  
Elizabeth was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, V.F.W. Auxiliary, First United Methodist Church, Progressive Anns Extension Club, and the Busy Beavers. 
Her family said: “One of Elizabeth’s favorite things to do was travel. She visited 42 states, traveled through Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean Islands. From a young age, she saved letters, cards, and all mementos. She was an avid stamp collector, bookworm, and prompt letter sender. It was guaranteed when we checked our mail, it would contain a note or card from Grandma. Elizabeth had a loving family, full of nieces, nephews, and children both grand and great who loved her dearly. She will be missed by them all.”
Elizabeth was reunited in heaven with her husband, Bill; daughter, Beth Ann; son, Michael; parents, John and Rose; and her 10 brothers and sisters. 
She is survived by her son, Craig (Tracie) Cummings; son-in-law, Dick Crawford; grandchildren, Shane (Brenna) Crawford, Lance (Nora) Crawford, Travis (Marcie) Crawford, Cammy (Nick) Johnson, Mike (Mary) Cummings, Ty (Hannah) Cummings, and Colton (Jessica) Cummings; and 13 great-grandchildren. 
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Feb. 5 at First United Methodist Church
in Newcastle.
Memorials and condolences may be sent to the family in care of Meridian Mortuary, 111 S. Railroad Ave., Newcastle, WY, 82701 or expressions of sympathy may also be made online meridianmortuary.com.