Lisa was born on May 30, 1941 to Herbert Merrell and Evelyn White in Hemphill, Texas. After graduating high school, she received her nursing degree and went on to work as a traveling nurse and office worker for many years. She also enjoyed a career as a beautician. In her free time, Lisa enjoyed crocheting, reading, and cake decorating. She was especially famous for her ham and cheese sandwiches and her turkey burgers.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, Herbert Lee Merrell and Evelyn Jewell White, and granddaughter, Sonja Lackey.
Lisa is survived by her ex-husband and close friend: Elmer Littlefield; her daughters: Terrie Lackey (John) and Tamara (Gery) Buk; her grandkids: Anthony "Tony" Lackey, John D. Lackey, T J Lackey, Elmer Lackey, Gina Eastwood, Jesse Eastwood, and Leon Buk; and great grandkids: Charlotte Lackey, Trevor Lackey, Zane Lackey, Avah Lackey, Sam Lackey, and Max Lackey.