NFDA is saddened to share the passing of Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Westgate Waring, who died September 6, 2026, at the age of 83.

Liz was the wife of the late Sumner James Waring, Jr., who served as NFDA president from 1979–80. As an NFDA First Lady, Liz was part of the association’s history and the extended NFDA family.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Waring and Westgate families, as well as Liz’s friends and all who knew and loved her.

You may read Liz’s full obituary here.