Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Nancy Elizabeth "Liz" Ridings Hamrick, age 81, passed away on August 30, 2026. Liz was born on December 15, 1944 to Lucille (Blackwell) and Willis Ridings. In 1961, she married Albert Hamrick, to whom she was married for 57 years until his death in 2019. For more than 30 years, Liz worked at Pickens High School. She delighted in serving as a face of the school in the front office and building relationships with generations of students and staff. Liz also loved creative pursuits and was known for her skill at decorating interiors, producing beautiful floral arrangements, and creating Christmas crafts, including custom-painted cookies that she made each year with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. After her retirement, Liz continued to devote herself to caring for and spending time with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Lynn (Joe) Thompson and Kelly (Bill) Eubanks; her grandchildren, Katie (Matthew) Grayson, Will (Ryan) Eubanks, Lucy (Ben) Laird, Joseph Thompson, and John Thompson; her great-grandsons, Teddy and Bertie Grayson, Beckett and Campbell Eubanks, and Mack and Rider Laird; a great-granddaughter expected to Will and Ryan in January 2027; and a large, loving extended family. In addition to her husband and parents, Liz was also preceded in death by her brother, Heard Ridings and her sisters, Mary Ann Brown and Betty Bozeman. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to First Baptist Church of Jasper. The family will receive friends on September 10, 2026 at the First Baptist Church of Jasper for visitation at 10:00 am followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.