Lisa Kay Lester, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio, was born in Washington Courthouse, Ohio July 7,1961, to the union of John Henry Lewis Ford and Janice Carol Ford. Lisa transitioned to rest on Friday December 8, 2023.
Lisa was a graduate of Linden McKinley High School where she was a member of the cheerleading squad and student council. She continued her education at Bowling Green State University and was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Lisa met her future husband Michael Lester during her tenure at BGSU. They went on to be married April 14, 1984, and built a good life together producing three beautiful children to their union.
Lisa worked for many years in the healthcare profession both on the administrative and clinical sides where she was a State Tested Nursing Assistant. Lisa’s love for cheerleading came full circle as an adult when she was a cheerleading coach for Reynoldsburg’s Youth Football league. Her greatest joy came in spoiling her grandchildren, going to the beach, and shopping anywhere that accepted American currency. Lisa cherished her church and loved her church family. Over the years she worked on several church event committees. She took an active part in providing staff support for the Ambassadors for Christ Camp and worked closely with her daughter to reestablish the nursery ministry. Her gift was that she brought out the best in everyone she interacted with.
Lisa was preceded in death by her father, John Henry Lewis Ford, mother, Janice Carol Ford.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 39 years, Michael; children, Brittany (Dwaun), Christopher, and Erica; siblings; Robin and John; grandchildren Elijah, Mason, Cameron, and Dominic, along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation 11:00 AM and Memorial Service 12:00 PM Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Columbus Bible Way, 2660 Rhoads Ave, Columbus, OH 43207. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. LIVINGSTON AVE.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
My condolences Michael, God’s Grace and Peace and Mercy to you and yours!
Praying for the Lester family…
My Sincere condolences to the Lester Family. Lisa will be missed by many I am sure. I will surely miss her listening ear and our short texting, pictures and hello. Such a sweet, supportive, kind happy and honest person. Love You
Praying for peace that surpasses all understanding and sending love and healing to the Lester family.
My deepest condolences. Lisa will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Cousin Wanda
& The Anderson Family
To the Lester and Ford family,
We have you in our hearts and prayers. We love all of you and please know that Lisa will always be a part of our family. She was loved.
PJ and Debbie Edwards and Family
So sorry for your loss, praying God will give you strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Rest In Paradise First Lady Lisa. You were a great friend to me and I loved your sweet spirit. I will truly miss you.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
With hung down heads and heavy hearts my family would like to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of our dear friend and your beloved First Lady Lisa Lester. I know how much she meant to each and every one of you. And again, words cannot describe how sorry we are for your loss. May the love of Christ bring you peace and comfort in your loss. Our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow. May her memory be a blessing to you all. We are praying that God will give you strength to get through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Hunter, Edwards, Butler, Hampston-McCants Family
Sending you Love and Our Condolences at this Very Difficult time. May you find Peace and Comfort ❤️❤️❤️
My deepest condolences and prayers are with the Lester family. My heart hurts. Lisa was one of the sweetest, nicest, caring and thoughtful person I’ve known. We didn’t spend a lot of time together outside of family gatherings but she always had a kind word and pleasant disposition. I know she was a great mother, grandmother and wife. She will truly be missed. I pray for strength and comfort for her family and friends. God bless.
Weeping May Endure For a Night, but JOY does come in the morning. Praying for the family. May God comfort you all at this time. God Bless.
The family’s are in are hearts and prayers
Lester Family,
Our condolences. We are praying for you all during this difficult time. Lisa was such a wonderful person and neighbor.
Charles and Loretta King
Mike,
So sorry to hear about Lisa. She was a very special person. I cherish all the fond and special memories we all
shared at BGSU. Condolences and prayers to you and your family.
My sincere condolences and prayers for Mike and the family.
To the Lester Family,
Only God can give you the comfort you need. Cling to him and cling to each other. His word is bond! God makes no mistakes. Rest Soror! Wear your crown!
My sincere condolences to the Lester family may god bless you with peace and comfort….
“Uncle Mike,”, Brit, Chris, Erica and family, know that we love you and will continually lift you up in prayer and surround you with love. Lisa Kay…J3s Godmother and my forever sister friend, we will FOREVER love, miss you and cherish the decades of life, love and laughter we shared. Until we meet again at Heaven’s door. ❤️
Praying PEACE and COMFORT to the Lester and Ford families.
My deepest condolences to the family during this difficult time. Please know that I am praying for all of you and trusting God to give you comfort as only He can.
Love and Light,
Dr. Bev Crump
My deepest condolences to the family may the family find comfort in 2 Corinthians 1:3 4
And John be strong you will get through this
With the love of family & Friends..
So sorry for loss
I will always remember Lisa for her loving and kind heart. On Sunday mornings she always welcomed me with a warm hug and words of encouragement. I am so heartbroken to hear of her passing. I’m sending love and prayers to the Lester family. May God continue to bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Mike and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear the news about Lisa. Our deepest sympathy to your family. We are praying for your strength and are here to support you in any way that we can. Love and prayers
The Tucker Family
WENDELL & ANGELA, CAMERON & KAYLA
My deepest condolences to the Lester family. Rest in peace dear Soror. You will be missed.
Sending my love and condolences during this difficult time.
My condolences and prayers to Michael and the family on the loss of Lisa. May God bless and keep you at this most difficult time.
My condolences and prayers for your family.
I haven’t forgotten the good times we all had at BGSU, with Mike as my former roommate and Lisa as my soror. May God bless you all!
I am so sorry my sincere condolences
May GOD guide the Lester family through this trying time
Dear Michael,
My deepest condolences to you and the Lester family. I am thinking of and praying for all of you. May God keep you always.
Sincerely,
Lynne Shaw (Washington, DC)
Whenever sorrow comes, be kind to it. For God has placed a pearl in sorrow’s hand.
Dear Cousins I pray for your loss and eventual peace. Lisa was always so wlecoming and kind. I tell myself the Lester family is welcoming her. Love you all. Always
I had the pleasure of getting to know Ms. Lisa at work and she was such a beautiful spirit inside and out. She was the type of person that in meeting her you are forever changed by her presence alone. I am grateful for all her wisdom that she shared and kind words of encouragement she offered in tough times. She was an amazing woman, and it is evident in all the loving messages seen here. I am sending her family so much love during this difficult time and I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this upcoming holiday season. I know how that time can bring about feelings that you may have thought subsided.
Sincere condolences and prayers of comfort for Mike and family.
Sincere condolences. Deepest sympathy.
Mike,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I was deeply saddened to hear of Lisa’s home going.