Carolyn Alicia "Lish" Fisher

Carolyn Alicia "Lish" Fisher obituary

Carolyn Alicia "Lish" Fisher

Carolyn Fisher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. L. Davis Funeral Home on Dec. 2, 2025.
Carolyn "Lish" Alicia Fisher, 84, of Boonsboro, MD, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD, surrounded by loving family.

Born on September 13, 1941 in Yarrowsburg, MD, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Aileen (Holder) and Carlton E. Potter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Russell "Bob" Fisher; Brothers, Donald and Sherman Potter; Sister, Darlene Miller; and Son in Law, Ernie Roberts.

Lish graduated from Boonsboro High school, class of 1960.

Lish was employed by the Middletown Shoe Factory, Loundon Fog, Fahrneyt Keedy Nursing Home and several bars in the area.

She is survived by her Daughter, Glenda Sue Roberts; Grandson, Justin Roberts (Jessica); Brother, Richard "Skunk" Potter; Great Grandson, Jacoby Roberts; Great Granddaughter, Jayla Roberts; and numerous Nieces and nephews.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family at Brownsville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Brownsville Church of the Brethren, 1911 Rohrersville Rd. Knoxville, MD 21758 or Hospice of Washington County, 1710 Underpass Way, Suite 300, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

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

J. L. Davis Funeral Home

12525 Bradbury Avenue, Smithsburg, MD 21783

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