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Lisa <I>Fairley</I> Wheatley

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Lisa Fairley Wheatley

Birth
Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, USA
Death
25 Aug 2010 (aged 51)
Burial
Prentiss, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, USA Add to Map
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Lisa Fairley Wheatley

In the song of life, Lisa Fairley Wheatley was surely the composer. A very observant woman who would rather spend her time creating than talking, Lisa preferred to live in a world of harmony where everything around her made sense. In fact, she depended on her sensory world to provide her with concrete data. A free spirit, Lisa believed that actions definitely spoke for themselves. She seemed to know what fit and what didn't fit in everything she did. Lisa perceived that all of life's possibilities were open to her, yet she lived with a definite sense of purpose. She was a woman who was always ready to share her creations with those around her.

Lisa was born July 14, 1959 in Chula Vista, California, the daughter of Charles and Martha (Dotson) Fairley. Lisa was raised primarily in California but moved to Mississippi in tenth grade. As a young child, Lisa was optimistic in her outlook. She sought out the possibilities in a given situation and looked for ways to apply her creative energies. Lisa rarely calling attention to herself, but when she did speak out, her message was clearly understood by those around her.

Early on in her family relationships, Lisa showed that she was a tolerant and flexible person, and she got along fairly well with everyone. She was raised with her two sisters, Charlyn Dean and Gigi Harvey. She was a calm and playful child who was adaptable to any situation.

As she was growing up, Lisa developed into a person who enjoyed physically doing things, and she took pleasure in using her hands in order to create. Whether it was drawing pictures, working with building kits, or even just tapping out a rhythm to play by, Lisa liked concrete things. In her spare time she enjoyed skating, riding her bicycle, collecting rocks and Barbie dolls. Lisa's memorable achievements included she was an accomplished horseback rider ans swimmer. However, to Lisa, the most fun she had was simply playing, and spending time with friends.

Early on in her school years, Lisa showed an interest in learning, especially when it came to subjects in the arts. At times, school learning did not provide Lisa with sufficient challenges, but being an avid reader, she could often be "lost in a book" well above her grade level. Her passion for fine arts was so keen that fellow students and even her teachers recognized it. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes including math and science.

In college, Lisa showed that she was able to focus on what was necessary. She found it quite easy to dive headlong into classes, especially those that truly interested her. Using her understanding of language, Lisa was able to move comfortably through a wide variety of courses. She also demonstrated her artistic temperament and talent, even in classes that weren't typically considered art courses. Lisa's ability to assemble highly creative projects became second nature to her. She earned her associate and technical degrees from Hinds Junior College.

Those who didn't know Lisa well might not view her as being an outgoing person, those who called her their friend knew differently. Lisa was shy and sensitive, a person who never forced her opinions and values on others. Close friends knew that her kindness was unmatched, and once you became a friend of Lisa's, you understood how true a friend she could be. Some of her best friends were Tammy Wade, Dawn Early, Irene Shultz, Yvonne Berg, Lori Mead and Jock Marshall.

A person who was sensitive to others' feelings, modest and tolerant, Lisa had the ability to become completely devoted to another when that affection was returned. On December 4, 2009, at her parent's home in Pearl, Lisa exchanged wedding vows with her beloved husband, William F. (Billy) Wheatley, III.

Lisa was exceptionally sympathetic and compassionate when it came to her daughter, Dana, grandson, Jackson Marsalis, and step-daughter, Mary Elizabeth. These emotional bonds made her as much playmate as parent or grandparent. She gave her family unconditional love and kindness, sharing her artistic nature by turning everyday events into creative play.

Lisa found ways to enjoy what she did for a living. She worked hard and did her best to succeed every day. Her primary occupation was as a surgical tech. Her career spanned 27 years, during which time Lisa served hospitals in the Jackson area for 20 years. She then worked as a traveling tech for 7 years in eight different states. Lisa tended to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done without imposing her will on others.

Lisa enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. Her favorite pursuit was making jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Lisa was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others. She was relaxed in her approach to her leisure time because she wanted to savor the present moment.

Lisa was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following her favorite events on television whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were dancing and racing.

Lisa was a woman who took pride in upholding her beliefs. So it's little wonder that she took an active role in her community. A loyal contributor, Lisa was comfortable in the role of a team player. Lisa was active with the Mississippi Ballet from 1976 to 1995 and assisted with polling in General Elections in Rankin County. Lisa was able to serve her community well, thanks to her open mind and faithful commitment.

Lisa's faith was important to her. She was a member McLaurin Heights United Methodist Church in Pearl for more than 27 years. During that time, she took a leadership role with the youth activities. Lisa's passionate commitment to upholding her values placed her at home in her religion, where she took comfort in the company of others who believed as she did.

Though she never set out to gain individual recognition, Lisa was given accolades for her many and varied accomplishments throughout her life. She often undervalued her achievements and abilities and simply viewed her performance as fulfilling her responsibilities.

Because she loved the world around her, Lisa enjoyed traveling and going away on vacations. It was an opportunity for her to kick back and relax, to visit new places and experience new things. Lisa put her personal trademark on any leisure planning that she undertook. Favorite vacations with her family were going to Washington, D.C., Disneyland and Disneyworld. She and Billy also enjoyed traveling together during their marriage including, their honeymoon trip to Natchez, Mississippi where they watched the Christmas parade in the snow, In February 2010 they traveled to Bay St. Louis and visited Emeril's and had fun on the beach, In July 2010 they traveled to Bellevue, Washington to visit with Billy's daughter, Mary Elizabeth. While there they stayed on Penn Cove in Coupeville, WA, toured Lavendar Wind Farm, enjoyed the fantastic view from Decepetion Pass Bridge and rode the ferry boat to Port Townsend, WA.

Lisa was a lover of animals and cherished her pets; a black lab mix, Coley, whom she had for 10 years, and her horse, Brandy.

Lisa's earthly life of love for her family and friends and selfless devotion to the patients she served came to an end on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Her family laid her body to rest in Prentiss Cemetery, Prentiss, Mississippi on Saturday, August 28, 2010.

Lisa was a good woman, a kind woman, and a practical woman who will for all time be remembered by her family and friends as being warm and deeply caring. She leaves behind her a treasury of life-long friendships and wonderful memories. Lisa always had much to give and was able to make those connections in her life where her gifts were appreciated. Lisa was a faithful, practical and loving person. Everyone whose life she touched will always remember Lisa Fairley Wheatley

Baldwin Lee Funeral Home
Lisa Fairley Wheatley

In the song of life, Lisa Fairley Wheatley was surely the composer. A very observant woman who would rather spend her time creating than talking, Lisa preferred to live in a world of harmony where everything around her made sense. In fact, she depended on her sensory world to provide her with concrete data. A free spirit, Lisa believed that actions definitely spoke for themselves. She seemed to know what fit and what didn't fit in everything she did. Lisa perceived that all of life's possibilities were open to her, yet she lived with a definite sense of purpose. She was a woman who was always ready to share her creations with those around her.

Lisa was born July 14, 1959 in Chula Vista, California, the daughter of Charles and Martha (Dotson) Fairley. Lisa was raised primarily in California but moved to Mississippi in tenth grade. As a young child, Lisa was optimistic in her outlook. She sought out the possibilities in a given situation and looked for ways to apply her creative energies. Lisa rarely calling attention to herself, but when she did speak out, her message was clearly understood by those around her.

Early on in her family relationships, Lisa showed that she was a tolerant and flexible person, and she got along fairly well with everyone. She was raised with her two sisters, Charlyn Dean and Gigi Harvey. She was a calm and playful child who was adaptable to any situation.

As she was growing up, Lisa developed into a person who enjoyed physically doing things, and she took pleasure in using her hands in order to create. Whether it was drawing pictures, working with building kits, or even just tapping out a rhythm to play by, Lisa liked concrete things. In her spare time she enjoyed skating, riding her bicycle, collecting rocks and Barbie dolls. Lisa's memorable achievements included she was an accomplished horseback rider ans swimmer. However, to Lisa, the most fun she had was simply playing, and spending time with friends.

Early on in her school years, Lisa showed an interest in learning, especially when it came to subjects in the arts. At times, school learning did not provide Lisa with sufficient challenges, but being an avid reader, she could often be "lost in a book" well above her grade level. Her passion for fine arts was so keen that fellow students and even her teachers recognized it. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes including math and science.

In college, Lisa showed that she was able to focus on what was necessary. She found it quite easy to dive headlong into classes, especially those that truly interested her. Using her understanding of language, Lisa was able to move comfortably through a wide variety of courses. She also demonstrated her artistic temperament and talent, even in classes that weren't typically considered art courses. Lisa's ability to assemble highly creative projects became second nature to her. She earned her associate and technical degrees from Hinds Junior College.

Those who didn't know Lisa well might not view her as being an outgoing person, those who called her their friend knew differently. Lisa was shy and sensitive, a person who never forced her opinions and values on others. Close friends knew that her kindness was unmatched, and once you became a friend of Lisa's, you understood how true a friend she could be. Some of her best friends were Tammy Wade, Dawn Early, Irene Shultz, Yvonne Berg, Lori Mead and Jock Marshall.

A person who was sensitive to others' feelings, modest and tolerant, Lisa had the ability to become completely devoted to another when that affection was returned. On December 4, 2009, at her parent's home in Pearl, Lisa exchanged wedding vows with her beloved husband, William F. (Billy) Wheatley, III.

Lisa was exceptionally sympathetic and compassionate when it came to her daughter, Dana, grandson, Jackson Marsalis, and step-daughter, Mary Elizabeth. These emotional bonds made her as much playmate as parent or grandparent. She gave her family unconditional love and kindness, sharing her artistic nature by turning everyday events into creative play.

Lisa found ways to enjoy what she did for a living. She worked hard and did her best to succeed every day. Her primary occupation was as a surgical tech. Her career spanned 27 years, during which time Lisa served hospitals in the Jackson area for 20 years. She then worked as a traveling tech for 7 years in eight different states. Lisa tended to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done without imposing her will on others.

Lisa enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. Her favorite pursuit was making jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Lisa was content to enjoy her hobbies alone but was also willing to share her interests with others. She was relaxed in her approach to her leisure time because she wanted to savor the present moment.

Lisa was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following her favorite events on television whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were dancing and racing.

Lisa was a woman who took pride in upholding her beliefs. So it's little wonder that she took an active role in her community. A loyal contributor, Lisa was comfortable in the role of a team player. Lisa was active with the Mississippi Ballet from 1976 to 1995 and assisted with polling in General Elections in Rankin County. Lisa was able to serve her community well, thanks to her open mind and faithful commitment.

Lisa's faith was important to her. She was a member McLaurin Heights United Methodist Church in Pearl for more than 27 years. During that time, she took a leadership role with the youth activities. Lisa's passionate commitment to upholding her values placed her at home in her religion, where she took comfort in the company of others who believed as she did.

Though she never set out to gain individual recognition, Lisa was given accolades for her many and varied accomplishments throughout her life. She often undervalued her achievements and abilities and simply viewed her performance as fulfilling her responsibilities.

Because she loved the world around her, Lisa enjoyed traveling and going away on vacations. It was an opportunity for her to kick back and relax, to visit new places and experience new things. Lisa put her personal trademark on any leisure planning that she undertook. Favorite vacations with her family were going to Washington, D.C., Disneyland and Disneyworld. She and Billy also enjoyed traveling together during their marriage including, their honeymoon trip to Natchez, Mississippi where they watched the Christmas parade in the snow, In February 2010 they traveled to Bay St. Louis and visited Emeril's and had fun on the beach, In July 2010 they traveled to Bellevue, Washington to visit with Billy's daughter, Mary Elizabeth. While there they stayed on Penn Cove in Coupeville, WA, toured Lavendar Wind Farm, enjoyed the fantastic view from Decepetion Pass Bridge and rode the ferry boat to Port Townsend, WA.

Lisa was a lover of animals and cherished her pets; a black lab mix, Coley, whom she had for 10 years, and her horse, Brandy.

Lisa's earthly life of love for her family and friends and selfless devotion to the patients she served came to an end on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Her family laid her body to rest in Prentiss Cemetery, Prentiss, Mississippi on Saturday, August 28, 2010.

Lisa was a good woman, a kind woman, and a practical woman who will for all time be remembered by her family and friends as being warm and deeply caring. She leaves behind her a treasury of life-long friendships and wonderful memories. Lisa always had much to give and was able to make those connections in her life where her gifts were appreciated. Lisa was a faithful, practical and loving person. Everyone whose life she touched will always remember Lisa Fairley Wheatley

Baldwin Lee Funeral Home

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