Sad passing of Elisabeth “Lizzie” Mugabe – funeral details

February 8, 2022

It is with great sadness that one of our much loved colleagues Elisabeth “Lizzie” Mugabe (known to most of her friends and colleagues as “Lizzie”) passed away on Sunday 30 January.

Lizzie originally trained as a nurse in Zimbabwe where her nursing career began in 1989. After qualifying she went on to nurse patients in casualty, medical, surgical, neurosurgical, orthopaedic and max fax wards where she worked her way up to the role of senior sister.

Lizzie then moved to the UK and settled in the Midlands. She joined theatres at City Hospital in March 2002 and later transferred to Sandwell Theatres as part of orthopaedic reconfiguration of services.

Lizzie was popular amongst her colleagues who worked in the recovery where she cared for patients following their surgery. Both patients and colleagues appreciated her gentle caring attitude. Lizzie has left a lasting impression and legacy on many nurses that she helped support, train and mentor through her time here at SWB.

Lizzie was tremendously hard working, compassionate and always ready to help everybody. She will be sadly missed.

Funeral details: The service is scheduled for Saturday 12 February at St Michael’s Catholic Church, West Bromwich, 260 High Street, B70 8AQ. Mass will run from 11.30am – 1pm though attendees are expected to be seated by 11.15am. Light refreshments will be served immediately after mass in the church hall. The nearest car park is Astle retail park pay and display (the machine only takes coins).