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Lisa passed away peacefully surrounded by family and close friends on July 4 after suffering complications related to long-term health problems. Lisa was born in Fairmont, WV, on May 18, 1965. She attended Parkersburg High School and the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. She went on to obtain multiple college degrees and to become a math teacher at Blennerhassett Middle School. In 2021, she retired after teaching there for 21 years. Lisa was a world traveler, a dedicated teacher, and a loving mother. Lisa was active in student organizations, and she inspired her students to become lifelong leaders inside and outside of the classroom.
She is survived by her parents Neil (Susie) Holmes and Mary Ann (Ned) Merrifield, her sister, Kristi Prince, her brother, Ned Merrifield III, her son, Tyler Whirtley, her daughter, Cory Ann (Forrest) Toegel, her granddaughter, Hallon Toegel, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends, a small army of pets, and many appreciative students.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday (July 7) at 2:00 to 6:00 pm at the Underwood Shelter at Fort Boreman Park in Parkersburg, WV. All are welcome.
A scholarship has been created in Lisa's memory for students active in student government. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to WVASC/WVSTUCO.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.