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Lisa was born on April 1, 1957 in Amarillo, Texas to Vernon and Fran Taylor. Lisa moved with her family from Amarillo, Texas to Arlington, Texas at the age of 6 weeks. She graduated from Arlington High School and then attended college at The University of Texas Arlington. Upon graduation of college, Lisa began a career as a police officer at UTA. After a severe injury, she left the workforce but stayed as active as possible with her physical limitations. She invited Jesus into her life in 2010 and her brother-in-law Jody was proud to have the privilege of baptizing her. She continued her walk with the Lord throughout the rest of her life.
Lisa is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Fran Taylor and her brother, Bruce Taylor.
Lisa is survived by her devoted son, Ryan Rhodes, her sister, Trisha Kennedy and husband Jody, her sister-in-law, Karen Taylor and many nephews and nieces including Aaron Burch, Casey Kennedy, Sarah Kennedy, Beatrice Dollar, Sean Taylor, Chris Taylor, Nicole, Natalie and Kayla Rodriguez and many precious friends and extended family.
In Lieu of Flowers please make a donation to the 3 charities listed below. Thank you.
A Celebration of Life will be held on March 30, 2023 at 2:00pm at
The Mariposa Apartment Homes at Elk Drive
155 Elk Drive
Burleson, TX 76028
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Rikki Andrews
March 29, 2023
Lisa was my neighbor, and she was my friend. She and I texted often, praying with each other. Laughing together as we shared funny emojis. Reminding each other to stay strong in our battles.
No matter how much she suffered in her body, she had a smile to give us. She was a great encouragement to me.
As the snow and ice melted away, and as it got warmer, we started dreaming of meeting at the gazebo near her side of the complex. Getting outside our four walls to get some fresh air and spend some much needed time together.
I love Lisa. I will miss her.
It will be difficult, but I plan to go out to that gazebo; I will sit and remember her often. I know the pain is no longer holding her down. However, I fully expect to look up from time to time and see a cardinal or bluejay sitting nearby. And I will have a smile.
Thank you, Lisa, for being who you were, even when you didn't feel like it. Hugs & Kisses, Rikki.
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Janet Taylor
March 29, 2023
I was a neighbor of Lisa´s at Mariposa. I would see her almost every day. She was very sweet and funny. She will be greatly missed.
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