Lisa Joy Formsma Newell, 48, resident of Rienzi, passed away, Saturday, December 2, 2023, at MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston, TX following an extended illness.
Services honoring the life of Lisa will be at 3 PM, Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Ripley Primitive Baptist Church with Bro. Isacc Guess and Bro. Louis Sacran officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 PM until 8 PM, Saturday, December 9, 2023, in the Heritage Chapel of Ripley Funeral Home and continues from 2 PM until time of service Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Ripley Primitive Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Blue Mountain Cemetery.
Lisa was born on January 31, 1975, in Tippah County, to Dianne Hagle Formsma and the late Bob Formsma. She was a graduate of Ripley Christian School in Tippah County and continued her education at Itawamba Community College and Northeast Mississippi Community College. Lisa was employed as a Pharmacy Technician with Magnolia Regional Medical Center and Davidson Pharmacy. She married her beloved husband, Jason Newell on December 5, 1998, who survives.
Affectionately remembered for her beautiful smile that could light up a room, known as a “Giver” who took care of everyone and the love and kindness shown for her family and church. Lisa’s hobbies included playing pool, tending her flowers, gardening and was adored by all animals including her two dogs, Pippa and Gabby. A traveler, she took great pleasure exploring and hiking in Colorado and enjoyed Mexican food. Above all, Lisa’s greatest joy came from homeschooling and spending time with her three children, Claire, Brandon, and Preston.
In addition to her husband and three children, those left to cherish her memories include Jasons son, Tyler Newell, her mother, Dianne Formsma, two sisters Julie McAfee (Mitch) and Kathy Petersen (Chuck), and one brother, John Formsma (Miriam).
Ripley Funeral Home invites you to share memories with the Newell family.
