Her obituary as it appeared in the Tecumseh Herald.

"Mrs. Eliza Underwood, wife of William Underwood, died in Ridgeway, Lenawee County, August 22nd, 1881, in the 37th year of her age. Mrs. Underwood leaves a husband and nine children and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. It is a consolation to her friends to know she was conscious to the last and gave directions concerning her funeral, choosing her pallbearers and the hymns she wanted to have sung.

The funeral was held at the Christian Church, East Ridgeway, conducted by Elder George Price of Tecumseh, assisted by Rev. Fields of Ridgeway, and the Rev. C. C. Sinks, pastor of the Christian Church. Rev. Thos. Lupton, who officiated at her marriage, made a few remarks."