Elizabeth Caughman

Elizabeth Claire "Beth" Caughman, 42, of Bishop, Texas, peacefully passed into her Lord and Savior's arms on January 15, 2014. Born November 28, 1971, in Coushatta, Louisiana, Beth was the daughter of Nettie Daily (predeceased) and James Wood. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and devoted her career to serving young people as the librarian at Bishop High School.

Beth was known for her deep Christian faith and her gentle, joyful nature. A member of Eastern Star, she brought patience, kindness, and a love of learning to everyone she met. Students who visited her library were often welcomed by her encouraging spirit; many came to think of themselves as her "precious ones." She loved color and life, and family members fondly remembered her fondness for sunflowers and bright clothing — small reflections of the warmth she carried into daily life.

She was a devoted wife to her husband, Jack Caughman, and a loving mother to her daughter Kimberly and son Jacob. Beth is also survived by her father, James Wood; her brother, Scott Powell; her mother-in-law, Evelyn Dick and husband Ray Dick; brother-in-law James Caughman Jr.; and father-in-law James Caughman. Family, friends, and the Bishop community gathered to celebrate her life at a memorial service held on January 21, 2014, at the Bishop High School auditorium.

Beth’s life was marked by service to children, a steady faith lived in action, and an ability to find and encourage the best in others. Those who knew her remember a peacemaker and a woman of quiet strength who loved reading, learning, and sharing her faith through everyday deeds. In her work and in her family she left a lasting legacy of care, curiosity, and compassion.