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Lizzie married Nolan Capps, also from Clinch County, in 1914; and they had three children, Wycliff, Erma, and Eloise. Since farming was practically the only occupation in Clinch County, Nolan and Lizzie moved to Augusta, where Nolan went to work for the railroad. Desiring to put a little money aside for her children's education, she enrolled in beauty school. After completing the course, she went to work as a hair stylist and later owned her own beauty shop until the 1950's.
Lizzie was a smart lady and proved herself to be a good businesswoman. She and her husband bought several tracts of farmland near their home in Augusta. When a new mall was developed in the area, Lizzie was able to sell her property for many times what she had paid for it.
In her later years, Lizzie developed crippling arthritis and had to use a walker to get about, but her mind remained strong and active.
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