Lisa Jolly Obituary
Lisa Metcalfe Jolly of Rockwood, Tennessee, journeyed home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Lisa was a firm believer in prayers and the Baptist Faith. Her parents, Edna Dean Rayder and Hulon Metcalfe, raised her in Rockwood. Lisa made many friends throughout her life and has faithfully served her community as a volunteer and paramedic for over 20 years. Lisa enjoyed adventuring by seeing new places and trying new things with those closest to her. Lisa was a loving wife to her husband, Kendall Jolly, for 45 years. She spent time, energy, and love encouraging her sons, Dakota and Jeremy Jolly, as they played sports and participated in activities throughout their school years and after. Lisa was their biggest fan. Lisa is preceded in death by her parents, Edna Dean Rayder and Hulon Metcalfe, Brothers Jimbo Cates, Ronnie Metcalfe, and Danny Metcalfe.
Lisa is survived by:
Husband and love: Kendall Jolly
Sons: Dakota Jolly and Jeremy Jolly
Grandchildren: Laken and Kenlee Jolly
Brother: Jackie (Sandra) Metcalfe
Sisters: Donna (Jerry) Roberts, Sissy (Paul) Burgess, and Karen (Dewayne) Keener
Though Lisa has left us, the influence of her
kindness, joy, and laughter will live on in us all.
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away" - Maya Angelou
Family and friends will meet in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 2:00 pm for a graveside and interment service with Chaplain Bruce K. Foster officiating. Evans Mortuary is proud to serve the family of Mrs. Lisa Metcalfe Jolly.
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