Elisa's mother passed away on Feb 17, 2011. The obituary noted that she was preceded in death by her daughter Elisa.

"FLACK, Carolyn P., age 62, a resident of Montgomery and 26 year dedicated veteran of the State of Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole, went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Elisa. She is survived by her husband, David, and two daughters, Monica and Christina..."