Smith's Funeral Home | Wadesboro, NC

Obituary For Ms. Lisa Ceola Liles

Lisa Ceola Liles was born on December 19, 1972, in Albemarle, N.C. She was the daughter of Ruby Irene Davis Jennings and the late Mitchell Liles, Sr. She answered the savior’s call on October 29, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY surrounded in love by her family.

Lisa attended Norwood Elementary and South Stanly High School and graduated from Anson Senior High, in 1991. After graduating, she attended Kings College in Charlotte, NC and graduated from Job Corp in Atlanta, GA. After relocating to Virginia she studied medical billing at Sanford Brown College in McLean, VA.

Lisa learned about the love of Christ and accepted him as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was baptized and joined the Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Polkton (Burnsville Community) NC where she served on the Youth Choir and Junior Usher Board. Upon moving to Owensboro, KY she joined the Zion Baptist Church where she served until her health failed.

Lisa was last employed at US Bank, Mortgage Department. While there and everywhere Lisa went, she made a lasting impact. Lisa had a loving and caring spirit about herself. She was always concerned about others and would help anyone she could at any time. Lisa was very devoted to her family and always planned family gatherings for the holidays and special occasions to make sure the family was together. Her niece and nephews were her joy. She always wanted the best for them often going above and beyond for their happiness.

Lisa was preceded in death by her father Mitchell Liles, Sr. and Stepfather, Rev. Freddie W. Sullivan. Her maternal grandparents, Gaston and Geneva Davis; paternal grandparents, William Haywood and Ceola Liles; Uncles, Johnnie Davis, James Crowel Davis and Walter Liles and Aunt, Tiny Lowery.

Left to cherish fond memories of Lisa are her mother, Ruby Irene Davis Jennings and stepfather, CW Jennings of Owensboro, KY. One sister, Andrea N. Clark of Harrisburg, NC; two brothers, Mitchell Liles Jr of Charlotte, NC and Demetrius Wall of Greensboro, NC. One special niece, Krystal I. Lacayo; Three nephews, Satuye A. Lacayo, Mitchell Jamari Liles and Jordan A. Liles. Five aunts, Rosa Brewer, Ila Davis, Diane Davis, Frances Benton, and Esther Davis. Two uncles, Charlie (Kate) Davis and Lonnie E. Davis. One great-aunt, Montessa Johnson and stepsisters, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of cousins and friends.

The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, November 5, 2022, 3:30pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Burnsville Community, Polkton, North Carolina.

The Family will greet family and friends on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 3:00-3:30pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The public viewing will be on Friday, November 4, 2022 from 4:00-6:00pm at Smith's Funeral Home.

Guest Book

Still can't believe you're gone, with only memories and knowing who you were and what you stood for will truly be missed. - Love, Jonas and Kimberly Smith- Robinson

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May God continue to grant our family peace and comfort on the passing of our dear love one. To be absent from the body is to be present with lord. Lisa we loved you but God loves you more and wanted you with him. Sleep in peace dear cousin. Praying for our family. 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤

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With love from Satuye and Krystal; nephew and niece

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Sincere condolences, Alison and Betty McFarland

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My condolences goes out to the family Lucy Smith and Family

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Sending my Condolences to Lisa Family from her classmate Jennifer King Tillman 1991🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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With many prayers and much care. God be with you all. Lisa was such a wonderful neighbor and friend.

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Thinking of you all and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember Lisa. Emily Turner and Family

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Our deepest condolences to the family Archie & Rose Johnson

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Prayers to the family

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It's hard knowing you're no longer with us. It was such a joy playing with you when we were little. I will always cherish the memories up growing up with you. Until we meet again, Cousin, enjoy King Jesus!!! I love you. May God send forth Holy Spirit to comfort and strengthen Aunt Irene, Mitchell, Andrea, and the rest of the family and our family. -Tamara Brewer

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Still in disbelief and I am just sending love and hugs to her family. Lisa was a beautiful soul as I remembered her growing up under me at Poplar Spring.

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My dear Lisa. This is so hard to accept. You are sooo loved and you are going to forever be missed. To my dearest aunt Irene, Mitchell and Andrea my family share in your grief but there is peace knowing she's peacefully resting. We are here for each of you and you will forever be in my heart and prayers...Love you all. Patricia Barringer Ward and family

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May you find strength in the will of God during this trying time. Davis Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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