Elizabeth Edwards' final days:Happy with Cate Edwards Engagement

Elizabeth Edwards is now laid to rest after her valiant six year battle against cancer but do know that she received a great news from her daughter Cate Edwards.

According to People, Cate Edwards got engaged to longtime boyfriend Trevor Upham during Thanksgiving weekend. A close friend shared that "Elizabeth was thrilled" about engagement.

Death is a painful event but I think Elizabeth Edwards is now smiling because she's now with the lord and with engagement news, she knows her daughter is entering in a joyful moment in her life.

[Photo courtesy by People/Cate Edwards]

Elizabeth Edwards Died Of Breast Cancer At 61

Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards’ wife, Elizabeth Edwards, who had recently decided to stop treatment, has passed away at her home in North Carolin on Tuesday (December 7) after her six-year battle against breast cancer. She was 61.

Elizabeth Edwards was first diagnosed with cancer in 2004, and learned that the cancer had returned in 2007.

John and Elizabeth tied the knot in 1977 and had three children, Cate, Emma Claire and Jack. Her eldest child, Wade, 16, was killed in a car accident (1996).

Aside from battling the big C, Elizabeth Edwards is also dealing with her husband’s infidelity with Rielle Hunter, with whom he had a love child.

Prayers for Elizabeth Edwards!

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