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Lisa Fittz Obituary

Elizabeth (Lisa) Fancher Fittz LUBBOCK- Elizabeth (Lisa) Fancher Fittz, 51, of Lubbock died Saturday, August 11, 2012. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012 in the Bowman Chapel of First United Methodist Church in Lubbock, 1411 Broadway. A reception will follow in Parlor. Lisa was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, July 14, 1961. She moved to Amarillo at the age of two weeks with her parents, Shirley and Ed Fancher and big brother, Edward. She lived in Amarillo her growing up years, attending St. Andrew's Episcopal School, Wolflin, Coronado, Stephen F. Austin Jr. High and Tascosa High School. Lisa excelled in sports, tennis being her sport of choice in High School. Later, golf became her passion. Upon graduation from Tascosa High School, she attended William Woods College in Missouri and T.C.U. in Ft. Worth, Texas. Lisa completed her undergraduate degree at Texas Tech University. In Lubbock, Lisa had a career in sales at Class One Orthodontist, KCBD News Channel Eleven, Ramar Communications and Wells Fargo. Her career with Wells Fargo was cut short by her diagnosis of ALS in April, 2010. Lisa embraced Lubbock as her community participating in Am Bucs, PEO - Chapter DP, First United Methodist Church, 12 Step Sunday School Class and the Lubbock Group of AA. Lisa's most important achievement was being the mother of her daughter, Taylor Gardner Fittz who is a senior at Texas Tech University. Lisa's immediate survivors include her daughter, Taylor of Lubbock; parents, Shirley and Ed Fancher of Amarillo; brother, Edward Fancher, III and wife Katherine of Tempe, Ariz.; sister, Ann Clary Old and husband Jay of Beaumont, Texas; niece, Helen Elizabeth Old; two nephews, Edward Fancher, IV and James (Jim) Edward Old, II. Other family members include a great aunt, Mary Stark and husband Ed of Colorado Springs; uncle, Robert Fancher and wife Karin of Corpus Christi; cousins, Mid Stark, Brian Stark and wife Suzzon, Randy Stark and wife Mary, Mark Fancher and wife Rhonda, John Fancher and wife Diana, Allison and Haley Fancher, Kate Fancher and Ashley Stark. The family would like to express appreciation to the staff, nurses and aides at Trust Point, the Plaza and Lakeside Rehabilitation Center. Lisa felt they were her angels in disguise. The family suggests memorials can be made to the ALS Association, North State Chapter, 1231 Greenway Drive, Suite 270, Irving, Texas 75038; the First United Methodist Church Prayer Garden, 1411 Broadway, Lubbock, Texas 79401 or a charity of choice.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Aug. 17, 2012.

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Janie Williams Stanford

August 11, 2024

Lisa, I think of you often. I think of how so very brave you were. I'm dealing with Parkinson's- evert time that I start feeling sorry for myself, all I have to do is think of you. I can't imagine getting diagnosis of ALS, and knowing what a battle, a losing battle, that was ahead of you. What I do know - from the depth of my heart and soul, with 100% certainty, is that you, and ONLY YOU, could handle ALS. Lisa, nothing ever came easily for you, but you learned at such an early age, how to claw and fight for EVERY and ANYTHING that you felt strongly about. You would fight a battle, knowing that you had a 1% of winning, but you were so determined to fight for what you believed in. I always admired your strength, your grit. Even when your stubbornness landed you in trouble, you NEVER ,ever wanted anyone to feel sorry for you. And you would never admit to being wrong about anything! I will say, that there were, maybe 2 times, that I witnessed your graciousness, in defeat. I loved your entire family so much and envied you in so many ways. You had the most awesome bedroom/ suite that I had ever seen- it was truley a room fit for a Queen! Remember that fabulous window seat, with all of those shelves that were filled with wonderful treasures? And those 2 huge walk- in closets, filled with the most beautiful clothes, as well as dress up clothes that I had ever seen? You even had a beautiful, antique make - up desk! And, I'll never forget the beautifully framed, antique christening gowns, complete with the matching caps that hung in your bedroom- I believe , if memory serves me corre6, that they were mounted on a rich, burgundy colored velvet. I even remember the stuffed, gray rocking elephant that sat in the corner of you bedroom, next to the closet that we would hide in! But what sticks out in my mind the most is that you wanted to share anything and everything! You would ask me which bed I wanted to sleep in. You never, not even ONCE bragged about all of the fabulous things that you had, I give Ed and Shirley all of the credit for that- they instilled in all 3 of you the importance of kindness, which you picked up on from the day you were born! I will never forget when your parents purchased that fantastic gingerbread playhouse, I think it was an auction item at a junior league function. Again, you always offered it up for everyone to enjoy! But, looking back, I think that you were fighting something deep inside of you that you didn't quite understand and enable to talk about. As we grew older, I think that your curiosity landed you in lots of trouble, more than once! It was like you thrived on seeing just how far you could go without being caught. I loved Barbies, they were all that I wanted to play with. You had absolutely no interest in dolls, you'd much rather sneak into the alley, behind your house, and look for something interesting, like a treasure hunt! Thank you, Lisa, for being a true friend. I hope that you're at peace now. I wouldn't be surprised at all if you are still fighting for what you believe in, even in heaven!

Gloria Oates

April 3, 2013

Lisa and I met when we both worked at Irons M.S. We shared tears and laughter through our years of friendship until I moved away to the Houston area. I am truly sadden by the news. May God be with her and her family and her beautiful daughter, Taylor. With all my love,

Traci Dillard

August 22, 2012

My prayers are with Lisa's family and loved one's. I am so sorry for your loss.

August 18, 2012

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Hinderer

August 18, 2012

Taylor, you are in my prayers. My heart breaks for you. I loved your mom. She was a good friend. Love you! Linda Hinderer

Amy Shirley

August 18, 2012

Taylor and family,
You and your family are in my prayers! I met Lisa when we both worked at KCBD and became instant friends! I am glad to know that she is healthy and smiling big in Heaven.

Deshawn Ward

August 18, 2012

My prayers are with the family I met Lisa at Lakeside an she was a loving an beautiful woman an she will be missed but not forgotten...

Jacqueline Barnes

August 18, 2012

I love you Lisa, your memories will live with me "FOREVER". ~jackie~

Jacqueline Barnes

August 18, 2012

Words cannot express how I feel right now, my heart heavy, my eyes filled with tears. I only knew Lisa for a little while, but it seemed like a life time. To the family, look to the hills from whence your help comes. Lisa will be greatly missed. I loved Lisa just like a big sister and Lisa loved me (Jackie) like a little sister. Rest my beautiful sister, no more pain, no more suffering. U will always be in my heart.

Jacqueline Barnes Lubbock, TX/Port Gibson, Mississippi

jane stanford

August 17, 2012

Shirley, Ed, Edward and Ann Clary,

Lisa was the first friend that I had growing up - I was so fortunate to have had such a wonderful friend. My love and prayers are with all of you.

Janie Williams Stanford

Chastity Tovar

August 17, 2012

My Condolences Go Out To the Fittz Family. She will be Deeply Missed.

From: Chastity (LakeRidge Primary Health Center- Dr. Mario Pena)

Bill Wrench

August 17, 2012

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

August 17, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with Lisa's family. Lisa became a friend when she met and dated my son. She was very supportive to him when his dad died and sat with us at his funeral. Lisa will always be an angel to me and I pray she is walking with the angels now, and maybe playing a little golf with Wayne. (She will know who that is). God bless you Lisa. You were truly a sweet heart of a person.

Sandra Cody

August 17, 2012

Lisa would come in our office when she worked at KCBD. We all loved her and her wonderful personality. I pray God blesses you all with His powerful love and strength. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. I am so sorry for your loss.

August 17, 2012

Taylor,
you and your family are in our prayers, your sweet mother was a true blessing.

prayers,
Mrs. Pigg(Whiteside elementary)

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