Lisa McWhorter

Racine – Lisa Dannette McWhorter, age 51, passed away unexpectedly at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital on Sunday August 25th 2013. Lisa was born in Racine, Wisconsin on May 9th, 1962 to Jeff B.  McWhorter and Valeria (née: Wilson) McWhorter.  Lisa was a “1980” graduate of Washington Park High School.  She was united in marriage to Darrell Coleman in 1985 and to this union three children were born.  Lisa originally started career in the healthcare industry until discovering her passion for children.  She worked for the Kenosha Unified School District until she retired in 2006.

 Lisa had a profound Love for the Lord and shared her gift of salvation to all whom she came in contact with.   She accepted Christ at a young age and continued her journey to goodness and righteousness throughout her entire life.  She was a faithful and dutiful member of Deliverance Crusaders Church located in Racine, WI.  Lisa served on the “Ministry of Helps” auxiliary and was an active member of the usher board for many years.

Lisa enjoyed life to the fullest.  She, laughed, played and worked hard for a half century.  but most of all, she loved and  cared for her family and friends near and dear to her heart.  Perhaps the most amazing attribute Lisa had was she generously and willing dedicated her life to uplifting and motivating others. She always utilized her time and energy helping all who were in need.  She was the backbone and anchor of the family and to all that relied on her strength and courage.

Lisa leaves to cherish her warm  and fond memories, Daughters: Valisa Odessa Mcwhorter-Coleman, Valena and Vallen Coleman all of Racine; Special son: Desmond Fulce; Grandchildren: Isaiah McWhorter –Fulce, and Shaniyah Campbell; Father: Jeff (Treva) McWhorter; Sister: Tara (Godfrey) Campbell; Brothers: Mike (Phyllis) Daniels, Daniel McWhorter, Jeff (Lois) McWhorter, Steven McWhorter, Toury McWhorter, and Xzavier Lamb; and significant friend Ronnie McCloud.  Lisa further leaves a Great host of dear Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many, many, many special” Friends”.

Lisa was preceded in death by her “Beloved” Mother:  Valeria McWhorter; Grandparents:  Luella and  Daniel McWhorter,  William Eden and Betty Jane Gibson ; Great  Niece: Damia Greer;  Uncles: Lester  and James McWhorter, and  Marcus Finesse Eden ; Aunts: Helen Bostick, Irma Stone and  Sherry” Niecy” McWhorter, and Mary Virginia Brooks; Cousins: Jimmy “ Bunk” and Ricky McWhorter, Dana and Dean Bostick.

Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 12 noon in Dominion Church of God M.P.G.T, 402 – 9th Street. Viewing will be in the church on Saturday from 9 am – 12 noon. Interment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park on Tuesday, September 3rd at 12 noon.