Elizabeth Pollard, 64, was reported missing in early December and, unfortunately, her body was found inside a sinkhole in Pennsylvania. She had been searching for her cat when the accident took place. Now, Pollard's family and friends have shared details about the loving grandmother who, while completely devoted to her family, especially her granddaughter, struggled with the loss of her son, Brandon.
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According to The Pittsburg Tribune-Review, Pollard's 28-year-old son, Brandon, passed away in January. Axel Hayes, Brandon's twin and Elizabeth's son said that he never saw his mother sad until Brandon died. Since then, Elizabeth Pollard devoted herself to helping raise her five-year-old granddaughter. "Her granddaughter was her world," Tabitha Pollard, Elizabeth's niece, said. "Wherever she was, her granddaughter was with her."
Hayes continued to talk lovingly about his mother. "She used to take us on vacation to Lancaster or Orlando sometimes," he said. "We didn't grow up with a lot of money, but she still made vacation happen." Hayes also said that she taught her how to be compassionate and thoughtful to other people.
Pollard's neighbor, Terri Kelly, who greatly misses Pollard, said that, while she had an abdominal surgery, she would continue to remain active, despite the pain. "It would be so hard for her to move, but she would still be out there trying to do stuff," Kelly said. "It was getting harder to walk, but she was determined. She was out there all the time."
Healing Again
Now that Elizabeth Pollard is gone, her family will have to go through the grieving process all over again. "The family was still dealing with that," Tabitha said, referencing Brandon's death. "The pain is still there. They were still healing from (Elizabeth) losing her son, and now the family is dealing with her loss. It's a very tough situation right now for my uncle."
One of Elizabeth's friends and co-workers, Stacey Donahue, was given permission by Elizabeth's family to set up a GoFundMe campaign for Pollard to help cover funeral expenses. "All who know Liz know how wonderful, selfless, caring and beautiful she is," Donahue wrote. "She would give her shirt off her back for someone else in need. She loved working in retail and was devoted to her job, her husband and family. "
