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for Lisa Ellis
Jenny
July 13, 2024
19 years, and I still remember your sweet smile and laughter... shaking your head at me for always saying something stupid.
Miss you Lisa. You were taken too soon but I know your continuing Gods work up there.
Jenny
Heidi Schaber Roberts
July 21, 2021
To Lisa´s family
As our high school reunion approaches I think about the friends we have lost. My parents still live on Montclaire and I think about Lisa often as I drive by and all the time we spent together in those formidable middle school years. I always felt excepted and my family at your home and we certainly felt the same way about Lisa at ours although I was able to make the visitation all those years ago I´m sorry I didn´t sign his memorial. She was a beautiful soul And I felt blessed to know her and your family.
Quiana Burns
July 14, 2019
Lisa,
I cannot believe today marks 14 years since we lost you.
I still think about you and the good times we had.
I wonder what youd make of the fashion, the music and the casinos these days.
I know youd be kicking it hard. Lol
Anyway, I still miss and love you.
Always in our hearts,
Your Niece Quiana
sybal jackson
July 18, 2006
Lisa It has been a year.and i still can not belive that you are no longer here.everyday i look at all the pictures that we have taken through out years .nothing but great times.The girls and i took a road trip back in may and it was not the same.we had a great time but you were miss that weekend.all we talk about is lisa stories when we are together.Thank you lisa for coming in my life in 1995.our first road trip to the essence festival boy that was the best year every.miss you love you always your shopping buddy .
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Michelle Highshaw
July 16, 2006
It has been a year now that you have left us. I continue to think about you on a daily basis and it is just so hard to believe you are not hear. Even though we went our separate ways as we got older we still kept in touch with each other through our neices. You will continue be inn my heart and on my mind.
REST IN PEACE
LUV YA GIRL
Michelle Highshaw
Quiana Burns
July 14, 2006
You know it's been a year to the day since you left us on this earth, but the pain is still fresh as if it were yesterday. I still think about you and what you would say about the things going on in all of our lives. To be honest, I wonder if things will ever feel normal without you. I just want you to know that you will never be forgotten and there will always be a place for you at the Ellis table.
May God's angels continue to keep you company.
I love you, Lisa.
Your Niece,
Michele Kemp
July 11, 2006
Lisa, I know it's been a while, I hope your family is doing well. The bachelor's auction is this Friday and I know you with be there in spirit. I will put in a couple bids for you. I am putting your name in the program also. Sorry can't stay long just wanted to holla at cha. To the Ellis family, my prayers are still with you.
Crystal Presley
June 10, 2006
To the Ellis family,
I know it has taken me too long to write in this guest book, but I just could never do it. When I lost Lisa it was like I had lost a sister. I dont remember not having her around me in some form or fashion since I was 15. My heart still hurts and it has been 11 months and I still miss her so much. she was such a part of my family's life its had to describe. We had gotten so used to her being around (when you wanted her to be or not) I don't know what to do. If it wasn't me, it was Cherie, but we were always lucky that we always had her part of the Braxton's lives
and we will always be grateful for the good times ( and boy were they good !!!!)
**And I thank you for letting her be such a big part of your lives.
I will always Love you
Crystal Braxton-Presley
Joy Harpole-Riley
April 4, 2006
It is so hard to loose a loved one. The thought of loosing two siblings is even harder. I pray for the Ellis family and especially Lee my former classmate. I pray that you and your family will come out victorious and know God has his plans. Peace to you.
Kim Jackson
March 23, 2006
Dear Lisa,
It is with deep sadness that I find myself writing this note to you. It has been so long since I have seen you so I can't express in words the sadness I felt this past Saturday when I noticed you missing from Mother Highshaw's 85th birthday celebration only to learn from Lee that you were no longer with us. Although we had not seen each other much in our adult years, my mind was immediately flooded with all the fun we used to have as teenagers! I will miss you greatly and I pray God will continue to comfort your family and give them strength.
May you rest in peace.
Love,
Michelle Highshaw
February 10, 2006
To Lisa,
It has been 6 months since your passing and it is still hard for me to understand. I still think about you almost everyday and the fun times we shared together when we were young, spoiled little kids. Even though we did not spend as much time together after we grew older all those old memories are still close to my heart. I wish I could have spent more time with you once we grew older besides seeing each other when our neices had something going on. I miss you and I will always remember you the way you were the last time I saw you. At Dei's graduation in Madison.
Missing you
Michelle
Michele Kemp
January 19, 2006
Lisa, I still miss you. I haven't even erased your number from my cell. it would be like erasing you you from my memory. I know it sounds crazy huh??! Another good one passed away on 1/12/06. Chris Griffin. I am beginning to feel numb to all the grief I that is surrounding me. Another angel enters heaven, why are the good people leaving from here? God must really need you all up there. Well, I will be 40 this year & not quite sure how I feel about it yet. I am a grandmother. Kendin was born 7/22/05. He is a bundle of joy. I pray that your parents, family & friends are well. I know that they are missing you dearly. I will be talking to you soon. Love you, Michele
Angi
January 18, 2006
Love you girl and Miss you so much! My Big 4-0 is here that we talked about on how we was going to celebrate it! Sure wish you here to celebrate it. But I know I have you here in spirit and believe me I'm sooooo THANKFUL for that. My prayers continue to go out to the Ellis Family. Love yall!
RENEE ELLIS-PALMER
December 27, 2005
LISA I STILL THINK ABOUT YOU MISSING YOU. SO GLAD WE HAD THE SHORT TIME TO SAY HOW GLAD WE WERE WHEN WE FINALLY MET. I SAW A COMMERICAL FOR AMERICAN IDOL FRIST THING I SAID WAS I WILL KEEP THE LINE CLEAR FOR YOUR CALL SO WE COULD LAUGH THROUGH ALL THE TRY OUTS. HOW EASY IT IS TO FORGET THAT WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE THAT AFTER ALL WE WENT THROUGH TO GET OUR CO-WORKERS TO GET OUR NAMES CORRECT AND PAY CHECKS CORRECT THEY STILL CALL ME (LISA). I MISS YOU HERE AT WORK AND OUR TIMES AT T'S. I GUESS THIS YEAR I WILL BE ON MY OWN WITH AMERICAN IDOL ALTHOUGH I KNOW YOU WILL BE WATCHING AND LAUGHING LIKE WE ALWAYS DID. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN YOUR FOREVER IN MY PRAYERS LISA. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. LOVE RENEE ELLIS.
Diane Ellis
December 19, 2005
Lisa,
How do I begin. You were just like another younger sister to me. Your passing was so hard for all of us. I still just shake my head sometime and say "Lord, Lisa, it's hard for me to handle this, LISa Lisa, it just don't seem real". But I think of you more and more these day because the holidays were so special to you. It seems to be harder during these times. Although you were the youngest of the Ellis siblings and spoiled rotten, you made things happen in the family. I still remember the look on your face the last time you stopped by the house unexpectently. It was a very strange look and now I know it was because it was the last time you would sit in our living room. It is so hard calling your parents house and hearing your voice on the answering machine and not being able to see you. You are missed by all of us and we will always keep you in the holiday conversations because we know how much they meant to you. I continue to pray for the family's healing and will always keep your memory in my heart.
Merry Christmas
Love your sister-in-law,
Diane
Mom & Dad
November 28, 2005
Lisa,
My baby, my one and only, Lisa.
Remembering the times you were with us...37 years.
Words will never describe how much we loved you. I miss you calling me saying, "What you doing, Daddy?" And I would say, "None of your business!" :) And from that point we would talk about Gi Gi and the other members of our family. You would start by saying, "Daddy, I have a taste for corn beef, then I would say girl, "How come you can't get something downtown?" Then, I would say, "I'll be there in about 20 minutes."
Lisa! You left me at a time when we thought in our minds, "What are we going to do if you moved to Georgia?"
Mama and I can't seem to deal with Sundays (not having you call us asking what we having for dinner or saying let's go out for dinner).
Lisa, the hurt we feel is unbearable and it won't go away.
If we (me and your mother) could just say that we love you and maybe get a hug, it would mean more than anything else in this world.
The joy you gave us is priceless.
Donna Bruder
November 23, 2005
Lisa I still miss you, Thanksgivingg is here soon to be Christmas. You'll be in my thoughts, i see your lovely self often in my mind. I really miss You
Quiana Burns
November 21, 2005
When I think of you...sometimes I smile...sometimes I cry.
When I think of how quickly you were taken...I scream out to God "Why?"
Lisa, I have not been the same since we parted on that fateful day.
I still call out your name, hoping you can hear me and somehow talk back to me.
The old saying goes, "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone." Well, it's never be more true in this case. I wish I would've called you more after I moved. I wish I would've asked for more advice. I wish I would've made you come visit me in Miami.
I wish I could've had at least 1 more minute with you.
Thanksgiving is coming up and I don't know how the family is going to make it through. It's going to be weird not hearing your voice or laughing with you as we talk about us never getting married.
It's been months since your passing, but I swear things have not gotten easier.
I pray that God makes us all stronger...especially Grandma and Grandpa.
And if there's one thing you've taught me: Tell everybody how you feel today, because they may not be here tomorrow to hear it.
I love you.
Talking through my tears,
Your Niece Quiana
Kerry Moore
August 18, 2005
To the Ellis Family:
Lisa was a lot of things to a lot of people; aunt, sister,daughter and to me a good friend. Her advice, smiles and love will be greatly missed by all who knew her. I know in my heart she is in a better place being the same Diva that we all knew and loved so much. I hope it gives you peace to know that she meant so much to so many.
~ Lisa, I won't say goodbye, but until we'll meet again on the other shore. And, I still expect you to be doin it like a Diva!
Love ya much~
Kerry
Jeanette Burns
August 18, 2005
My Lisa: My pain is so deep that I can hardly stand it. You were my only sister. You were my heart. You were my best friend. All these things you were to me, and I bet you didn't even know it. I was one to never show my emotions, but there were times I just wanted to hug you and say I love you. But you knew how you were! You would have told me to get away from you!
But I kissed you and rubbed your forehead while you were lying in your hospital bed, and it felt so
normal. Why didn't I do that while you were still with me? What am I going to do without you? Lisa, I'm starting to cry now. I can't believe this! I'm supposed to be at peace right now knowing that you are in no more pain, but I want you back. I wanted you to move in with me. I wanted us to go to Vegas to see Gina. I wanted us to go to Canada to shop. You would have loved that. I wanted you to help me spoil GiGi. Why did you have to leave me? I have to go now. I can't stop crying. Lisa, I love you.
Susan Dickau
August 10, 2005
When I recieved some very troubling news you came and put your arm around me and gave me some reassuring words. I barely knew you. What a wonderful thing that was and I will never forget it, or you for having done it. Thank you. Today I would like to put my arm around your family through this message to comfort them. May God bless them and you, until we meet again, rest in peace dear one.
Tina King
August 8, 2005
Lisa, Lisa, Lisa (smh)...... It seems like yesterday you were in the "new class" and I was one of your coaches listening to you complain about how unorganized everything was. Don't even mention you and I tripping off of Corey Daniels with all of his talking!! Those were the days, huh? Girl, know that you will be missed greatly! Especially at the auctions! Rest In Peace! Much Love!
Kathleen Kazak
August 5, 2005
Last Time I Saw You!
Who would have known the last time we met would be the last time I would hear your laughter, because you were taken by God above to enjoy life ever after. Life is so short and you never know when it will be the last time you spend with your brother's and sister's here on earth, when you return back into the heavens from were you birth.
Lisa your smile and presence will be truly missed by all of us on earth. Save me a spot in the heavens at an SBC computer.
May your soul rest in peace until we meet again and the party resumes
Kathleen Kazak
JENNIFER BALENTINE
August 1, 2005
My prayers go out to the Ellis Family. Your daughter was a true angel that has been called back home. She will me missed but never forgotten in your hearts. Enjoy your final rest.
Ingrid Garner
July 30, 2005
Lisa and I grew up together in the four years at Nicolet. Old enough back in the day to go to Papaggios and Shooters with Jeff, Kenny and the gang was so much fun and to have her there and everyone from our high school days, makes me want to re-live those precious memories. May God be with the Ellis family at this time.
Kwami Barnes
July 28, 2005
Lisa,
God bless you and your family. My heart broke for second time this month when I heard of your passing. Your kindness and sweet smile was appreciated while you where here with us and will remain in our hearts forever.
One Luv,
Vivian Kirkendoll
July 26, 2005
To the Ellis family, your daughter Lisa will be missed around here at SBC...her smile and laughter. You will be in my prayers and thoughts
Greg Nash
July 25, 2005
Lisa, you were a true lady and you will be missed very much. God Bless your family in this time of need. I know you are in a wonderful place.
Pamela Mohrhardt
July 25, 2005
To the Ellis Family, you are in my prayers. Lisa, I will miss your sweet smile and wonderful personality. You had a postive impact on everyone you met. You will be missed.
Sheree Young
July 24, 2005
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ELLIS FAMILY. LISA, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Carla Bridges
July 24, 2005
My condolences to the Ellis Family. Lisa will be truly missed by all who had the chance to know and love her.
Francine Brown
July 22, 2005
To the Ellis family: My sympathy goes out to all of you for the lost of a truly beautiful woman.
Lisa,
Had I known June 29th would have been my last time to see your smile, I would have taken time to give you a big hug and talk. I will truly miss you.
We love us some Lisa (Vegas)
Angi Phillips
July 22, 2005
My condolences to the Ellis Family. Lisa is truly "One In A Million". I'm very blessed to have developed such a friendship that lasted for many years!
We love us some L.I.S.A.!
Victor Jackson
July 22, 2005
ISAIAH 55:11
Thomas Hines Jr.
July 22, 2005
My prayers and condolences go out to each of you on the loss of your love one and may GOD bless you.
Rayette O'Neal
July 22, 2005
Lisa, your time was short here on earth but you made such an impact on everyone's life. you are loved and will be missed dearly!! a co-worker from both SBC and the county, funny how pathes always cross again and we will meet again.
My prayers go out to the Ellis family, it's never easy when a loved one is called home so i prayer for your strength during this unfortunate time. With love Rayette
Patrice England
July 22, 2005
I can't fathom the fact that you are really gone. It seems like it was just yesterday when you were having that rummage sell with my mother. You and my Dad (J.B) were like siblings, you two were always together. This whole thing really hit me hard and so unexpectedly. What else can I say; the good thing is you obviously knew the whole milwaukee and then some so you defenitly will be missed and rememered! Your in good hands now. What I got out of this terrible tragedy is that we all need to put all this pety stuff aside and not take our friends and family for granted because you never know when it's our time to go. Life is too short, for all the unneccessary DRAMA! I can honestly say people will look at life through a whole new light because of this tragedy. You will be missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tyra Warren
July 21, 2005
To the Ellis Family,
My prayers and condolences go out to each of you. May you find comfort and strength in God and each other during this difficult time.
Lisa,
My heart is heavy with sadness and my mind is filled with unhappy thoughts of not seeing your smiling face again. These feelings and thoughts are a result of being imperfect and selfish but, my unselfish being is thankful that you are no longer in pain or suffering. I know you are in a better place and today I didn't say goodbye.....just, I hope to see you later! You will be greatly missed but, not forgotten.
Pastor Michelle Weston
July 21, 2005
Hello my name is Michelle. I didn't know Lisa personaly at all. However, her untimely departure has impacted and effected my life. You see, for the past 1 1/2 yrs my husband and I have been in ministry and it has been very hard. I've even grown to feel discourage over the past few months, I've been asking God is ministry what He really wants to do. On July 14, 2005, He answered me.
Lisa came to our Friends & Family Day service back in April. As the Word went forth Lisa sat in the audience with tears in her eyes. I felt her hurt and her pain. I had know ideal she was at the end of her journey in this life. I think that it's important for her family and all who loved her to know she recommited her life to Christ on that day. Although Lisa may have not walked the straight and narrow the way some may have liked her to, Lisa beleived in her heart and confessed with mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and was raised from the dead and asked Him to save her.
Lisa was hurting and not from her illness but from the pains of life, she needed real peace and joy that only God can give.
Although it hurts to loose a loved one, Lisa will forever remind me that my purpose is to win souls to Christ.
Shawnnet Vasser
July 21, 2005
Lisa,
It's been said so many times before you'll be missed by all you've encountered, your smile, your willingness to do for others, your since of humor and your purses!
As the days have past since being told of you were gone, my mind goes back to the day of April 12, 2004. That's the day you & Jeff came to church and you recommited your life to Christ.
We know that God knows what's best. We may not always understand it or agree with it but God knows what's best. He knew what was best for you, Lisa. Only He could give you that peace you longed for.
I thank God for the opportunity of knowing you and for sharing in one of the most important times in life.
Jennifer Bullock-Sloan
July 21, 2005
Lisa,
I can not believe that you are gone, I still remember as a little girl how we use to go roller skating at the Palace you, Michelle Highshaw and myself.We use to have so much fun, especially the sleep overs.You use to crack me up heating up your syrup and putting it on your pancakes, I thought that was so weird, but after tasting it on my pancakes, it was the BOMB.
Life passes us by so fast and Life is so short. I have not seen you in years and we both were still here living in Milwaukee.
You can never go back into time and change all the time that was lost.
You will be so missed by all your friends and family.
KNIEVEL PORTER
July 21, 2005
DEAR LISA I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU WITH YOUR BRIGHT SMILE AND DON'T FORGET THE PEPSI AND THE SMOKE BREAKS. I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE AND GOD WILL HOLD YOU DEAR TO HIM.
TO THE ELLIS FAMILY, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND MAY GOD KEEP YOU CLOSE TO HIS HEART DURING THIS TIME.
LOVE YA LISA,
"KP"/ "EVIL"
Tracy Laster
July 21, 2005
To the Ellis Family and Friends,
My deepest sympathy go out to you at this time. The blessing in a home going is now she is closer to The Father without any more pain and suffering. Lisa thank you for my high school memories at Nicolet. They will never be forgotten.
Rhonda Dean
July 21, 2005
Lisa you will be missed.
Andre Mitchell
July 21, 2005
lisa, you will be missed by so many people! and although we dont know why u were taken so soon? we thank god for the time you spent here with us. i remember you most coming by the house getting a freash hair do by my wife Temeeka but you were such a cool person.. You actually knew about basketball and didnt watch it just cause the guys were cute, you dont meet many women like that...
Rest on lisa, you left everyone with alot of memories and you want be forgotten!
Tiika Phillips
July 21, 2005
You will be missed but never forgotten.
My deepest condolences to the Ellis Family, May God Bless you.
Jackie Peer
July 21, 2005
I would first like to express my deepest sympathy to Lisa’s family. I hope they take comfort in knowing we were never born to stay here and there is a better place.
Although I’ve only know Lisa for about two years, but she quickly became one of my most favorite people,I will miss her every much and will never forget her.
Latasha Reams
July 21, 2005
Well Lisa, the Lord has decided that it was time for you to come home. We always feel that it's to soon and we can never understand, but time will heal that misunderstanding. Lisa, I didn't know you long, but the time that I did know you, believe I did enjoy. I still remember the last time I saw you. You came to my church, and of course when it was over the debate was, where we gone eat. It took a while, but Ponderosa was the final decision, and we all agreed, it was GOOD! After that, we hung at your house for a few hours, and I remember saying to myself, we was over Lisa's house for a long time. Not knowing that day would be last time that I got to see you again. As always, GOD works in mysterious ways.
To the Ellis family, my prayers are with you. When you are down because Lisa's body is no longer with you, just think of her smile. It will help turn your tears into a smile also.
Lisa, I know it was short, but I will definitely miss you.
Cindy Vaughner
July 21, 2005
Lisa,
It seems unreal and so unfair that I will not be seeing you around the 790 and 804 buildings.I will miss your smile,your laughter, your personality, your presence, I could go on and on. I trust in the lord and know that you are at peace and no longer in pain, you are in a better place, but being selfish I wish you were here.
To The Ellis Family,
You have my deepest sympathies, I wish you peace.
Love,
Cindy
Kim Philon
July 21, 2005
My heart and prayers are with the Ellis family. Please be assured she is in no more pain and as much as she will be greatly missed, she is in a better place. Lisa, rest in peace.
La Wanda Washington
July 21, 2005
I knew Lisa as a kind and friendly person. She always had a smile on her face. Now Lisa is in a better place. May God bless her and her family at this time. R.I.P.
Deron Cannon
July 20, 2005
To my friend and lil sister.
Although we have not spoken for some time; you have never left my mind, heart nor soul. You were truly loved when we were together and you will be truly loved for the rest of my days. I can honestly say that YOU exuded the true definition of a FRIEND! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You have not left me...just moved deeper in my heart! I still see that glowing smile and radiant personality.
Miss you LeLe.
Andre' and Toni Dixon
July 20, 2005
We pray for Lisa's family and loved ones to feel God's peace during this time of mourning. May you feel our prayers and we express our sincerest sympathy for the loss of a great person and friend.
Sonya Hickman
July 20, 2005
My condolences to the Ellis Family.
May God Bless you.
Lisa,
I still can't believe you are not with us any longer. I received a call late Thursday evening. I was shocked!! I'm still shocked!!! I have chills as I am sending this message to you and remembering all the good times. Lisa, I have known you since we were 17 years old. Me, you and Sheree Young hangin. Then, Lia(Ward)Thomas wedding. It all seemed like yesterday. But,I know that you are at peace and with Our Father GOD. Lisa, you are safe and sound. This last week has been so difficult just thinking about you. I have received calls everyday down here in Miami about you. Just remember we all love you and adore you !!
I will miss you,
Love Sonya Hickman
Jill Blake
July 20, 2005
As I look back on all who have signed this book already, telling their stories, I'm thinking... all these things I'm reading here are really true, and that... everybody should be so lucky (as we have been) to have someone like Lisa in their life.
If you needed a friend to talk to... that was Lisa.
If you needed someone to go out of their way because you needed help... you didn't even have to ask.
If you needed someone to make you feel like you're someone special... that was Lisa too.
I remember one day we were both in an on-line training class at work. Each of us were at our own desks tied in to all the other participants and our trainer by conference call and computer hook-ups. Many times those sessions can get really boring, but the trainer for that day was someone who used to be on our team that had recently been promoted. Lisa and I had sent e-mails back and forth to each other about how well we thought Kurt was doing at keeping us awake while we were actually learning from him. And rather than just let that opportunity go, she decided to forward that e-mail (saying all this really nice stuff about him) to Kurt - Just to Make His Day. We knew he read it right away while we were on-line when we heard him choke out loud! Everybody else was like... is Kurt OK? But then again, knowing Lisa, maybe she sent it to him just to hear him choke. :)
But, the memory that touches me the most though was one day when we had a team meeting at work. Everyone brought in a food item they had made. Lisa brought in a large tray of taco dip with all the layers. Before everyone started to dig in, she took me over to the tray and quietly showed me that there was one corner she hadn't put any taco meat in because she knew I was a vegetarian and wanted to make sure I could enjoy what she brought too. I was just shocked. I would never think of having someone go out of their way for me because of that, and I can tell all of you people reading this right now that no one except my immediate family has ever just decided to do that for me on their own. That is... Except For 'Lisa'
And last, but by no means least, man o'man, if you needed someone to make you laugh... that sense of humor was just too much! There are so many Lisa-wisecracks you could fill this whole book with them. But, one that always makes me smile (even years later) was a day towards the end of a co-workers preganacy when Lisa asked Katina "Girl, When are you gonna drop that soccer ball so we can all kick it around?" :)
Lisa... With all these people (and more) missin' you so much...
You done good here, girl.
Go In Peace
Lia Thomas
July 20, 2005
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Ellis family.
Lisa, we go way back to the days of Concordia. I always admired your beautiful spirit. Your friendship had a big impact on my life. We shared the same disease so I understood your pain,and I know you are in a better place. You will be truely missed.
Deadra Richelle
July 20, 2005
We laughed until our sides hurt, cried until there were no more tears and we shole nuff partied until there was no more moon. Now, you’re amongst the stars where you belong. Farwell my dear friend.
Sharlene Hegler
July 20, 2005
Lisa, I want you to know that your pleasant smile and hello's and conversation will be missed. I have enjoyed the times that we were out together, it's hard to believe that I will not see you coming in and out of the building anymore, because you were always pleasant. You will be greatly missed.
To the Ellis Family:
My prayers are with Lisa and her Family, always remember God puts no more on you than you can handle, always remember the good times that you got to spend with Lisa, it's ok to cry, also rejoice that she is in a better place. May God the Family.
Terrence Gilbert
July 20, 2005
My Deepest and sincere prayers are with your family at this time and always. PLEASE STAY STRONG and remember you can't forget the good times. Much Love and Respect.
Tanyia Thomas
July 20, 2005
To the Ellis Family:
May God be w/you during your time of need. Please know that Lisa is in a better place and her suffering is no more. Memories are something that you will have forever. She may not be here in body, but she is here in Spirit. I will keep your family in my prayers. God Bless.
Wilhelmina Williams
July 20, 2005
Wow What a bomber Being a christian I know that God knows best. So questionable though. Lisa and I always talked, especially about basketball. we both tried to believe in the Milwaukee Bucks. Lisa would always say Wil did you see that game. they just won't come through for us. She would say I quess I would go for the Miami Heat at least I can go for Shaq, Although Shaq did not make the Championship. One of his fans did. (To the family of Lisa Ellis She will be truly missed in my heart. We may not understand His ways Just know that God is in control.
Sleep on Lisa
Love Wil
Renee Love
July 20, 2005
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Ellis Family.
Lisa, I will miss the chats we had and I will always remember your smile & laugh. I know you are in a better place. RIP Lisa
Kamilah Burris
July 20, 2005
Lisa,
This was so unexpected for me. I have to try and hold back the tears while im signing this for you. I know you wouldn't wan't me to cry but to know your in a better place now. I will miss you so much. Who will i borrow the latest fashion magazine and cd's from. Sorry about the lunch from chipotles, i know you would have never forgotten about me. Mya and Diamond will miss you greatly.
Hope to see ya in the afterlife.
God Bless you and your family.
Love ya Kamilah.
Katina Prescott
July 20, 2005
July 14,2005 about 11:00am I was diagnosed with a broken heart. I had uncontrollable tears, feelings of anger, feelings of sadness and a ache in my heart that I would not wish upon anyone. After a few hours of trying to piece together my broken heart, I knew I had to get on my knees and call on the best doctor in the world. Many know him as Our Father, Jesus Christ. I cryed out to him all my pain and worries, begging him to cure me of this broken heart. He embrassed my cry and guided my thoughts to my dear friend, Lisa. He told me that she has already supplied me with remedy to heal my broken heart. Lisa,gave me years of friendship, love and memories. Remembering that all his words are of truth I began to vision Lisa's unforgetable smile. My tears began to dry and my heart was without the ache. But like every remedy it takes time to heal.
I will miss my dear friend so very much. I will always cherish the friendship and memories we shared.
Lov Ya Lisa (Le-Le)
Katina
Alisa Brown
July 20, 2005
Dear Family and Friends,
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your path. Proverbs 3:5-6. We may not know why he called Lisa home but believe her work was done. She touched so many lives in such a short time. I'll always remember her beautiful smile. May God Bless and Keep you during this time.
roshana johnson
July 20, 2005
To the Ellis Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you right now. I truely don't know how you feel but I can imagine because I know how I feel. All I keep thinking about is how last year when I was having car problems and Lisa offered to drive all the way to 99th and Bradley to get me at 6:00 in the morning talking about it was right up the street :). She did that for awhile too. Then I really moved right down the street from her and made it a little easier for her. she came to get me for about 3 weeks every morning that I needed her without a question or hesitaion. I will always be greatful. I will never forget on our birthday last year (which was a day apart) how she made my day shoot she made my weekend. I was feeling real down that day and Lisa insisted that I go out with her cause it was her birhtday too and we needed to get out. I wasn't feeling it but she wouldn't take no for an answer. I ended up having a really good time that I can never forget. I am greatful for Lisa just being Lisa.
Girlfriend, you will be missed and forever in my heart. Thanks for being a good friend! Rashana
Love Ya!
Fran Nichols
July 20, 2005
My deepest condulences to the Ellis family.
Lisa will be missed by all her co-workers.
Debora Bart
July 20, 2005
Your spirit and smile will always reside in my heart. You are missed so much you. My God bless you and your family in this time of despair. Ellis family please take comfort in the knowledge that that the body is nolonger here but the spirit remains, and that will never leave. In God's arms we feel no pain and are comforted and loved always. When God called you home it was a terrible day for us that we will remain but we shall meet again.
May God bless and keep you!!!
Jennifer Hailey
July 20, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ellis family. Lisa, you will truly be missed but not forgotten.
Richard McGregory Jr
July 20, 2005
Prayers and Best Wishes to Lisa's family during this difficult time.
Trevy McDonald
July 20, 2005
To the Ellis Family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences and know that you will be in my prayers for comfort and strength.
Lisa,
It seems like just yesterday we were students at UW-Oshkosh. I always admired your perseverance and dedication. You let nothing hold you back and you always kept it real. I remember the cookouts at your apartment, the shopping trips to Appleton, and how you lifted your voice in praise along with the Black Student Union Gospel Choir. You will long be remembered.
AIMEE ALEXANDER
July 20, 2005
2 Timothy 1:4 I long to see you again, for I remember your tears as we parted. And I will be filled with joy when we are together again.
Makeita Davis
July 20, 2005
We'll Li-Li it took me awhile to get it together and sign my name to your book. It's unreal. We spoke the night you went to the hospital. Now just like that yur gone. No more early Saturday morning calls(I always yelled Li-Li, it to early to go to breakfast but we went). No more daily phone calls to check on one another. No more taking turns cooking because we both lived alone and decided why not share. No more hanging out at each others homes watching movies and listening to music. The list goes on and on. You would think from the outside looking in that I didn't care. The way I always yelled and advised you but know that it was always, always out of love. I miss you girl.
"Just in case the Lord should come before we get together again I'll meet you on the other shore"
Love
Kesha
Deneau Jones
July 20, 2005
Lisa,
I am really going to miss you and your beautiful smile. No matter what was going on in your life, you always found time to say "Hi Deneau" everyday without fail. I also would like to thank you for your trips to Chipoltle(I wasn't even on your team but you would ask me anyway because you knew I liked it so much)May god bless you and your entire family....until we me again.......Rest in peace Honey....
Veronica Kelly
July 20, 2005
I feel the emptiness and void but still cannot believe that Lisa is gone. With adoration and love in my heart, I will pray for this family's healing after this great loss.
Jamie Deitch
July 20, 2005
Lisa,
Over the past couple of years we have become better and better friends. We have helped each other out at different times. I remember you watching my daughter Alexis for me at the last minute, I just couldn't find anyone else, and you were there for me. She had such a great time with you watching American Idol. She talked about you forever. You are going to be missed, but you are in a better place... We will have a lot to catch up on when I see you again, so be ready!!
Ellis Family
You are in my thought and prayers
TERRENCE BALL
July 20, 2005
GOD BLESS HER SOUL, MY FREIND FOR OVER 30 YEARS. I WILL LOVE AND MISS HER SO MUCH. OUR LOVE GOES OUT TO MOM, POPS AND THE ELLIS FAMILY. FROM THE BALL FAMILY.
Kelly Terry
July 20, 2005
I was deeply sadden by news of Lisa's passing. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers during such a difficult time. Lisa had a special smile and personality I will never forget. She will truely be missed.
MARSHA HAYWOOD
July 20, 2005
TO THE ELLIS FAMILY:
BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED.
MATTHEW 5:4
LISA WAS A LOVELY LADY, SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED.
Colby Hare
July 20, 2005
Lisa better known as my "Fantasia" buddy, will greatly be missed. I will miss Lisa's sweet smile and her kind spirit, may she rest in peace.
My condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Ellis family and all of Lisa's dear friends.
May God comfort and keep you during this time.
God Bless!
Donald Watson
July 20, 2005
Lisa, I will miss you, and your pleasant smile and warm voice. I will keep Lisa's family in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele Kemp
July 20, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the Family of Lisa Ellis. I can't put into words the loss I feel for you. To know that she touched so many lives is a true blessing. She had so much love for her family and she expressed it daily. She would call her dad and ask him to bring her lunch, she would show new pictures of her nieces, and yes, she loved to shop.
Lisa, I have one confession to make: the one year we went christmas shopping and we were going to go to Chicago and to Gurnee, well, we stopped at Gurnee 1st, and shopped so much that I made a fake phone call just to say I had to come back home because I was tired. You were still ready to shop, but I couldn't hang & we never did make it to Chicago. You will be truly missed. I remember the birthday cakes and dinners with Daphne & the pictures. I won't show all of them:). I know that you are in a better place and that you are no longer in pain or suffering. You will still be missed! Good-bye heaven's newst Angel. . .
"Weeping may endureth through the night but joy cometh in the morning."
Qiana Howard (Smith)
July 20, 2005
To my Angel Lisa....
I've been thinking for over an hour of what I could possible say, but have come to realize that there will never be enough time or space to relay all the memories that are floating around in my head. You and I have been though our share of ups and downs and no matter what the situation was, you always managed to keep a smile on your face and make me laugh. I'll always remember the movies, card parties, music, trips to Jamaica and Chicago…...Know that you have touched so many hearts and that you will truly be missed.
Love you always
Qiana
To The Ellis family....
My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask.
M Owens
July 20, 2005
Ellis Family
My prayers and condolences are with you in your time of sorrow. Lisa was a nice pleasant person to work with and will be greatly missed.
Janice Bailey
July 20, 2005
Lisa,
Your were sunshine! I didnt see you that often, but when I did your eyes would sparkle and this big smile would come across you face! It was truly your trademark and I will miss that.
May God Bless & provide your family with strength during this difficult time.
jeffrey leflore
July 20, 2005
Le-Le its hard to believe you are gone. I'm going to miss you and our daily talks and you calling me buggin me about nothing just to call right back five min later with the real reason"begging for something". Our church experiences especially the day at shawnett's church when you excepted christ into your life "romans 10:9". I know you are in a better place with the lord and suffer no more. We will see each other again one day. Keep smiling. I miss you...
Love you always
Your DJ
Jeff
renee ellis
July 20, 2005
Lisa, girl now who payroll gon mix my check up with! Wasn't that too funny how we met two years ago. I am glad that we got that chance. I wish that now we had attended thoes family reunions just to sit back and laugh. Your in a better place with peace, soul and pepsi. BYE krazy girl.
Sherrie R. Medley
July 20, 2005
I can't believe Ellis that you are gone. I will always cherish our times together just hanging out. Most of all I will always, always cherish our time in Jamaica. You were a riot having us go into town that rainy afternoon to get you some KFC and Pizza Hut! I thought for sure we would make that trip again in the future. Now, you are pain free and safe in GOD's hands and I am truly blessed for having you in my life even if it was a brief and short five years.
May the entire Ellis family find peace in this time of celebration of our beloved Lisa's homecoming. Her body will be missed but her spirit will always remain with each and every one of us. GOD is with you.
John Heidemann
July 20, 2005
Lisa, I'm going to miss you so much. I guess I'll be driving to Gerri & I to Chipotle for now on.
LaCrista Thomas
July 20, 2005
Lisa,
I am so happy that you called me last week and we got the chance to talk one last time. I am also very sad that all those times we said we would get together, we didn't.
I can't believe you're gone. I will miss seeing you in front of the 790 building smoking. It's true that you never know what you have until it's gone. I will truly miss you...
LaCrista
Yolanda Wilson
July 20, 2005
I send my sincere condolences to Lisa's family and friends. I met Lisa back when we were in high school. What I remember most about her was her smile and the way she carried herself. She had class. Lisa will be truly missed but I know that she is smiling down on all of us right now. I will keep the Ellis Family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Arcell McGowan
July 20, 2005
Memories never faulter. Thick and thin above and beyond wealth we drive our memories. We keep them forever. So Lisa, we save your smile, witty scence of humour and keep you in our memories forever.
Sweets to the sweet! AMG
Lisa Keen
July 20, 2005
Lisa will be missed but not forgotten. She was a joy to work with. I will miss her smile. My deepest sympathy to Lisa's family.
Nikki White
July 20, 2005
My prayers truly go out to Lisa's friends and family, she will be missed dearly.
Nikki White
July 20, 2005
My prayers truly go out to the entire family and friends.
Yolanda Williams
July 20, 2005
Lisa,
I have had the pleasure of knowing you for over 5 years and it seems like a lifetime. You always had a smile for everyone no matter what was going on. I will always remember the simle, the fashion magazines, your love of music ( old school to Tupac ), the variety of different purses, and your retention of any piece of paper that you have ever laid your hands on;). You made an impact on anyone that you have ever come into contact with and that is a special gift from God. I know that you are in a better place but it is still very hard. My prayers go out to the Ellis family .
Marie Mudrock
July 20, 2005
Lisa...
Your work here on earth was done so God took you home to rest. It's obvious how many lives you touched and impressions you made on those lives. I will miss your laughter and smile. Until we meet again....
Ellis Family...
You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time...please know that Lisa touched many hearts and she will never be forgotten because of that!
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