Obituary of Doris Overstreet Lisa
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Doris Overstreet Lisa, 94 of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, December 15th, 2020 at Heritage Green, Lynchburg Virginia.
She was born June 19, 1926 in Bedford, VA, a daughter of the late John D. Overstreet and Helen J. Overstreet. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Vito J. Lisa, a son-in-law, Michael K. Haynes and a daughter-in-law, Theresa G. Lisa.
She was a retired registered nurse with the Elks National Home and Public Health Nurse in Bedford, VA. She graduated from the Lewis Gale School of Nursing in 1947. Our mother cared for many Bedford people in her nursing career.
She was a life-long member of the Bedford Baptist Church; part of the Joyful Singers, the Women’s Missionary Union, past member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #109 and member of the Bedford Elks Lodge #2844. She was a sewing and crocheting enthusiast. She made many gifts for others. Her love was angels and butterflies.
She is survived by three daughters; Helen L. Hardy, Marie L. Haynes, Nancy L. Owen and husband John M. Owen,III all of Bedford; son, Joseph D. Lisa of Spring City, TN; five grandchildren, David N Hardy; Roanoke, Meagan H Whorley and husband, Shawn; Evington, Alison O. Long and husband, Chris; Dr. John M. Owen, IV and wife Elizabeth, all of Forest, and W. Ryan Lisa of Spring City, TN; eight great grandchildren; Gracin L. Long, Sophia L. Long, Campbell L. Owen, John M. Owen, V (Cannon), Lilah Grace Mehaffey, Layne A. Whorley, Savannah R. Whorley and Madison M. Whorley.
The family wants to thank Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their caring hands with our mother. In lieu of flowers consider making memorials to Bedford Elks Lodge #2844, P O Box 112, Bedford, VA 24523 or Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood St, Bedford, VA 24523.
Due to COVID-19 there will be no visitation.
A graveside service will be held at Virginia Memorial Park Saturday, December 19th at 11:00 am with Reverend Gail St.Clair officiating. The family and Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service requests that everyone respect social distancing guidelines and wear masks.
Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
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