Elizabeth Eve Solorzano-Metcalf

Elizabeth Eve Solorzano-Metcalf, of Tahoka went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the age of 47. She was born June 19, 1979, in Slaton, Texas, to Raul “Roy” and Diana (Calvillo) Solorzano.

Elizabeth devoted much of her life to caring for others through her work. She served as a SEBSS Paraprofessional. She spent numerous years with First Christian Day Care, where she cared for every child, she worked with. She later went on to work for Evans Middle School, continuing a life centered on helping and encouraging young people. She also enjoyed working part time at Lowe’s Home Improvement, where she was regarded by her manager as an “Amazing Employee.”

She found joy in many simple and meaningful pleasures. Elizabeth loved shopping for her grandchildren and had a creative spirit that showed in her love of crafts and painting. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading Stephen King books, and watching true crime stories on YouTube. She also loved traveling, was very explorative, and lived with an appreciation for adventure and discovery. Above all, she loved her children, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews, and that love was a defining part of her life.

Those who knew Elizabeth will remember her very calm nature and the steady kindness she brought into the lives of others. Her gentle presence, caring heart, and love for family will be cherished always.

Elizabeth’s life was marked by compassion, creativity, and love. She leaves behind a memory that will continue to live in the hearts of all who were blessed to know her.

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Elpidio Solorzano; her maternal grandparents Juan and Eva Calvillo.

She is survived by her significant other Nicky Metcalf of Tahoka; a daughter Shelby Le’Nae Campbell and her husband Hunter of McChord AFB, Washington; sons Russell Royce Fant and his wife Jessica of Benton, Arkansas and Brayden Metcalf of Stephenville; her parents Roy and Diana Solorzano of Lubbock; a sister Cynthia Sandoval and husband Medo of Boerne; a brother Stephen Solorzano of Lubbock; grandsons Charles Ezekiel Campbell, Isaiah Royce Fant and Rafael Raul Fant; a granddaughter Marilyn June Campbell; nephews Mateo Sandoval, Aaron Solorzano and Noah Solorzano; a niece Arianna Sandoval and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation for Elizabeth will begin 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Broadway Funeral Directors with a rosary beginning at 6:00p.m. the same evening. Funeral Service will begin 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2026, at Broadway Funeral Directors with Father Martin Pina officiating. All arrangements were made under the direction of Broadway Funeral Directors.