Search by Name

Search by Name

Lisa Michelle Williams Waschler

Lisa Michelle Williams Waschler obituary, Roanoke Valley, VA

Lisa Waschler Obituary

Lisa Michelle Williams Waschler, 41, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Botetourt County, Va., passed away suddenly on Friday, October 16, 2009. She was born on June 23, 1968, in Roanoke, Va., the daughter of Earsul "Hank" and Vicky Williams. Michelle was an extraordinarily out going and vibrant person with many wonderful friends. She was quick to laugh, tenderhearted, hardworking and generous with her time to help others. She was a wonderful daughter and sister, an avid reader, and enjoyed playing with her cats, Trixie and Buddy, as well as working outside in her beautiful flowers. She is survived by her fiance, Paul Junior Shull II; her parents, Earsul "Hank" and Vicky Williams; brother, Mark Williams and his girlfriend, Michelle Mosely; and numerous beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and various grateful recipients of her donated living organs and tissue. A funeral service will be held at noon on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, from Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Ray Campbell officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until noon at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Waschler

Not sure what to say?





Kim Dowd

October 29, 2009

Paul, my deepest prayers and thoughts are with you during this tragic time. I know Michelle is looking out for all her loved ones. I had the privilege of working with her. She was always honest, thoughtful, and caring. Michelle will be missed, however, her memory wil live on through the ones she has touched.

Kim Dowd

October 29, 2009

I was a co-worker of Michelles for @
3 1/2 years. I could always count on her for inspiration, helpfulness, and honesty. I loved her quirkiness and strength. I have not seen her in a couple of years but she will always be in my memories. Paul, my prayers and deepest prayers are with you.

Linda Horn

October 21, 2009

Paul,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Michelle was such a lovely person and she will be sadly missed.

Linda Shields

October 21, 2009

Michelle's dynamic personality is vivid for me today, even though I have not seen her in years. She was a gift to those that knew her and although I was never close with Michelle, everyone knew how kind, funny, and incredible she was. My heart aches for her fiance and family. I just wanted to take a moment to let you know that Michelle's personality is not forgotten. May God's love surround and comfort you.

Sincerely,

Linda Tuck Shields, LBHS, Class of 1987

Cherie Pettus Hedrick, LBHS Class of '86

October 21, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Michelle was such a sweet person. She will be dearly missed by all who had the opportunity to get to know her. My prayers are with Paul and her family. May God guide you in your time of sorrow.

Diane Sink

October 21, 2009

Paul,Vickie and Hank
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Michelle were the best neighbors anyone could have.
Michelle, I will miss you.
Diane Sink

Lisa (Watson) Geary

October 21, 2009

Mark,
Sorry to hear about your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with your during this time.

Sherry King

October 21, 2009

I'm really sorry to hear about Michelle, I'm shocked. My heart goes out to you all. I think about you guys often. It has been a long time since we've talked since Mark & I divorced a long time ago. If there is anything i can do, please let me know. I will pray for all of you all that God will give you the peace you need to go on. I'm really sorry.

love,
Sherry King & AmberLee

October 20, 2009

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Michelle. What a wonderful person, full of heart, laughter and love. She will be missed.

Love and prayers to you Paul, and the Williams family. May God hold you in the palm of His hand at this difficult time.

Karin (Boggs) Kirby, Classmate, LBHS Class of '86

Leigh Bradley-Willey

October 20, 2009

We each have a place and time on this earth which we can never take for granted, my condolences for your loss, memories never fade...

October 20, 2009

Paul, Hank, Vicky and Mark.
Please Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you all in your time of grief. Michelle was a gift to us all and we will treasure our memories of her.
Brian and Tammy Lusk

Jennifer Newman

October 20, 2009

P.J.
I was so sorry to hear about Michelle. My heart goes out to you and her family. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. Know that you are loved and in my prayers.

Jennifer,Jeff,Cole and Leanne Newman

Jane Davis

October 20, 2009

Paul, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
Mrs. Thomas Davis (Jane)

Chuck & Kendall Rumberg

October 20, 2009

Paul, We are so sorry to hear about Michelle. Hadn't seen you guys in a few years but will always remember alot of good times. Our deepest sympathies are with you and her family.

Bonnie Blake

October 20, 2009

When I force myself to admit that I will never see you again, I am sad at first, but then I realize that a little part of you, will always be with me, your infectious smile, bright eyes, quick wit, slightly evil laugh, and a sense of humor that could always cheer me up.
I am blessed to have called you my friend, and am even more blessed to have known the person you were, and the lives you have forever changed, with your precious gift of organ donation. Your essence and laughter will live on through those fortunate souls lucky enough to have a part of you.
Your loved ones, family and friends, and now their loved ones, family, and friends, will never forget the way you touched our lives, and will forever keep your spirit alive.
“I loved you more than my luggage.”
Bonnie Blake

October 20, 2009

Hank, Vicky, Mark and Paul,
I am sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Michelle and Tina growing up together.
May the Love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dana Wimmer Roanoke, Virginia

October 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at all times, if you need anything please let us know. She will be missed deeply


Bo and Nancy

October 20, 2009

Paul & Michelle's Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the time of grief. She was a co-worker of Ricky's and a very special person.She will be sadly missed.

Ricky,Julie & Hayden Taylor

Carrie & JR Roberts

October 20, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. Anytime I saw Michelle she was wearing a smile. Her memory will live on in your hearts and I know she is watching over you from Heaven. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Dawn (Gilmore) Parrish

October 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Robert Paxton

October 20, 2009

Paul,Vicki,Hank & Mark,
Michelle was like a sister to me.
I will miss our times together "Acting Up" & laughing. I am so sorry I cannot be there for you in the next few days but know you are in my prayers.
Robert Paxton

Paul Shull

October 20, 2009

Michelle,
I will love you forever.
Paul

Stephen Davis

October 20, 2009

I didn't get to spend much time with Paul and Michelle. But the little time that I did spend with them was great.

Like someone mentioned before she is sweet, comical and fun loving. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Ron Anderson

October 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Paul if you need anything at all please don't hesitate to call or come by.

Crystale Powell

October 20, 2009

Angels walk among us. They bring us so many joyful things. This sweet, comical, loving angel will be greatly missed by many. I know her brilliance will continue to shine-on in so many of our hearts.

To the man she loved,
To her parents,
To her brother... I am so very sorry and I pray, that God give you the strength, to get through this terrible tragedy.

Elaine Caudill

October 20, 2009

Dear Vickie & family,
Words cannot express our deeply felt sorrow of hearing of Michelle's sudden and tragic death. Even though the years of childhood we shared have gone, our recent service on Jefferson H.S. Council has reconnected us and we just want you to know we're here for you to help in any way. May God provide comfort and loving angel wings to protect you through the coming days and years.
Love & Prayers for all,
Elaine & Georgia
(E.Hill Caudill & G.Plunkett Amos Hill)
and all your concerned friends and families.

Dreama Wimmer Janney

October 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Michelle's family and fiance. Michelle was a dear friend who had a special way of making one laugh, always made time to be with friends. I will always cherish the memories that I have of her and there will never be another "Shelly". May God give you the comfort and peace during this time for all of you.

JENNIFER SALLEE BROOKS

October 20, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. Michelle will never be forgotten. I will keep you all in my heart & prayers.

Jim Morris

October 20, 2009

May God keep you and your family in his loving arms through this time. My family's prayers are with you.

Kim Smith

October 20, 2009

I had recently gotten to know Michelle, and I am glad I did because she was very outgoing, friendly and I know that she will be forever missed in many people lives.

Mac & Brenda McKeever

October 20, 2009

Hank, Vicky and Mark,

We are so very sorry to hear of Michelle's passing. We only knew Michelle as a very beautiful young lady in school. I have alot of memories of her in the band with my daughter Sherri. She is truly another star in the heaven above shinning her spirit all over her family and friends. A light that will never burn out but will continue to shine in the hearts for all that have known her. The donors will keep her shinning spirit alive forever. May God bless you all in your time of sorrow and bring comfort to your hearts.

Joan Thomas

October 20, 2009

To Paul and the family I send my sincere condolences. She was always there to lend an ear and a great person to laugh with. She will definately be missed. Im sorry I will not be able to attend the ceremony but she will always be in my thoughts and you in my prayers. God Bless.

Deepest Regards,
Joanie Thomas and family

Kathy Paskvan

October 20, 2009

I had the honor of working with Michelle and she will be sadly missed. There are no words to express her loss. Just please know that my thoughts and prayers are with Paul and Michelle's family.

October 20, 2009

I met Michelle through selling her office supplies. I will always consider her my friend. I appreciated her friendship and all the laughs she gave me when I stopped by. My heart goes out to her family and friends.
Deanie Young

Gary Owen

October 20, 2009

Paul, The passing of Michelle has shaken everyone.If I can be of any help please call.Always remember the happy times you shared together.

Blair & Donna Clinebell

October 20, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Paula Harwood

October 20, 2009

To Michelle's Family, friends and husband to be... I went to school with Michelle and I know what a wonderful person she was. She touched many hearts and lives over the years. Her wonderful spirit will be greatly missed. You and your families are in our prayers.

October 19, 2009

MICHELLE I WILL LOVE YOU FOREVER PAUL

Candy Smith

October 19, 2009

Paul, I am so sorry to hear about Michelle. My prayers goes out to you and Michelle's family. She will be missed.

October 19, 2009

Beloved Hank and Vicky
Keeping you all in our prayers, Praying God's amazing grace and his peace unto you both right now and in the days to come as he carries you through this difficult and tender time. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy with much love and prayers,
Doug and Molly

Martha Monsour

October 19, 2009

Paul, I am so very sorry to hear of Michelle's passing. Michelle was truly a beautiful person who touched so many. I will always cherish my memories of Michelle. Please know that you and Michelle's family are in my heart and prayers.

Lisa (Bowers) Abshire

October 19, 2009

My deepest sympathy & prayers goes out to Michelle's family in this time of sorrow.She is a special person in a lot of people's hearts. I remember her from school and seen her several times since. I know she will be a angel looking over us all.

Tonya (Barrows) Morris

October 19, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Shelly's family and friends. May God comfort you in this difficult time.

October 19, 2009

Paul,Vickie,Hank & Mark- Through this very,very difficult time of Michelle's passing-We are thankful that our Lord took her very gently and has plans for her in her new Heavenly Home- It is now time for us to begin the healing process and lay our greif in God's Hands to handle- Praying for you constantly- Michelle Loope, Fincastle,Va+

October 19, 2009

Hank, Vicky, and Mark
I am so sorry about Michelle. I know God will take very good care of her. She will be missed greatly. We will be praying for you all.

Frank, Sherri (McKeever) Dressler
and girls.

NEWRIVER NISSAN

October 19, 2009

Our deepest condolences

Grover Conner

October 19, 2009

Paul,I'm very sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you and Michelle's family. Call me if Ican help you with anything.

October 19, 2009

Paul, Hank, Vicky & Mark,
We are sorry to hear of Michelle's passing. We are praying for the Lord to bring you comfort and peace through this most difficult time.
In Christ,
Rev. Mel & Maryanne Fosse

Liz Thomas

October 19, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

October 19, 2009

We are truly sorry to hear of your loss. Michelle will be greatly missed. You all are in our prayers, our thoughts and our heart. Please let us know if there is anything that we may do for you.

Teresa Wilson/Bernard Wilson, Roanoke, VA

JB,Vickie,& Danielle

October 19, 2009

Paul, Hank, Vicky, and Mark: We are so sorry for your loss. We feel Paul and Michelle was a part of our family. Our daily calls, weekly hanging out, your sense of humor, and most of all your friendship will be greatly missed. Sissy- you are like a sister to us. We love you and miss you.

Tammy Shockley Meador

October 19, 2009

I was so sorry to hear about Michelle. The world will be a sadder place without her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

JB,Vickie,& Danielle

October 19, 2009

Paul, Hank, Vicky, and Mark: We can not express how sorry we are for your loss. Michelle and Paul was part of our family. Our daily calls, weekly visits, and most of all our friendship will be missed. Sissy- you were like a sister to me. We love you and miss you.

Teresa (T-Pot) (Mullins) Hodges

October 19, 2009

Hank, Vicky, Mark and Paul,

My heart goes out to you for your loss. Shelly was such a wonderful and witty friend that I will miss terribly. I know that she is up in Heaven keeping them laughing. Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Love,

Sherrill Vaught

October 19, 2009

Michelle brought such joy, laughter & friendship & touched so many lives. She will continue to shine as our Star Angel in the ocean of stars in our heaven above. A precious diamond & a true treasure which we will remember & adore forever. She will live on in our memories & our hearts.
Sherrill Vaught (Roanoke, VA)

Tammy (Gibbs) Shockley

October 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to Paul and Michelle's family. Michelle is now an Angel in heaven and she will be sadly missed by everyone. I will miss her on Facebook very much.

Teresa (T-Pot) (Mullins) Hodges

October 19, 2009

Hank, Vicky, Mark and Paul,

My heart goes out to each one of you for your loss. Shelly was a wonderful, witty friend that I will miss terribly. I know that she is up in Heaven keeping them all laughing. Please let me know if I can do anything to help.
Love,

Melissa DeVaughn Hall

October 19, 2009

I was so sorry to hear about Michelle, and send my deepest sympathies to her friends and family. Her ever-present smile and funny personality always made for happy faces in high school.

John & Regina Durnal

October 19, 2009

Paul we have lost a Angel on earth she is now a Angel in Heaven she will be missed by so many.

Gerry Russell

October 19, 2009

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Michelle was my co-worker and was always helpful to me. May God bless you all.

Monica Yokum

October 19, 2009

Paul, Hank, Vicky and Mark,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Shelly was such a great friend. She will be in my heart forever. I know she is in Heaven making everyone laugh. If you all need anything, please let me know.

Love Y'all.

Elaine Kanode

October 19, 2009

My heart goes out to Paul and the family and friends. Michelle was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her.

Monica (Dixon) Yokum

October 19, 2009

Paul, Hank, Vicky and Mark,

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Shelly was such a great friend. She will forever be in my heart. She is up in heaven keeping everyone laughing. If you all need anything, please let me know.

Love Y'all.

Jodi Harris Ellingson

October 19, 2009

I am very sorry to hear about Shelly,her wonderful personality will be missed very much, but if you know shelly she has everyone cracking up in heaven, and i know the angels are very happy to have her!

Frank & Deborah Shoemaker

October 19, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Ashby Mason

October 19, 2009

Paul, I am so sorry to hear about Michelle.My heart and prayers go out to you,in this,your time of need. If there is anything that I can do, please do not hesitate to ask.

Barry & Teresa Adams

October 19, 2009

Paul, We're sorry to hear about Michelle. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and her family. She's an angel up there waiting to meet us all again.

Showing 1 - 68 of 68 results

Make a Donation
in Lisa Waschler's name

Memorial Events
for Lisa Waschler

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Lisa's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Lisa Waschler's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more