Lisa Lemaster, 56, most affectionately known as mom and Nana, returned to the arms of her Savior on July 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family after courageously facing a five-year illness with perseverance and extraordinary strength. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering authenticity. While our hearts are broken, we can only imagine Heaven bracing itself for one incredibly opinionated, unforgettable woman.

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Lisa traded city life for the rolling hills of Tennessee 20 years ago, where she found peace on the farm she shared with her husband, Robert. She loved the outdoors, specifically the beach and tending to her vegetable garden. Lisa was a true free spirit who cherished the simple moments that made life beautiful. Those who knew her were aware there was never any guessing where she stood. She was as authentic as they come. If she loved you, you knew it. If she disagreed with you ... well, you definitely knew that too. She never pretended to be anyone but herself, and somehow that honesty made people love her even more. She was compassionate, forgiving, stubborn, rambunctious, fiercely loyal, and could be stern when she needed to be. She had a laugh that filled a room, a personality that couldn't be ignored, and a knack for turning an ordinary gathering into a party.

She faced her physical adversity with remarkable grace, inspiring those around her every step of the way. She met each challenge with determination, grit, and more strength than anyone should ever have to find. Even on the hardest days, she remained unmistakably Lisa.

Despite her human frailty, she maintained grounded optimism with everyone, and that's exactly what made her so special. Above everything else, Lisa's greatest joy was her family. She loved deeply, protected fiercely, forgave freely, and never missed an opportunity to tell the people she loved exactly what she thought. Her husband, children and grandchildren were the center of her world, and she loved them with every piece of her heart. Her final wish was to be home and be with all her grandchildren and that dream was fulfilled thus creating a true atmosphere of love and peace during her final days.

Lisa leaves behind to cherish her memory, the love her life and devoted husband of 36 years, Robert Lemaster, Sr.; her children, Krystina Diman (Joseph), Robert Lemaster, Jr. (Breanna), and Michael Lemaster (Jordyn); her beloved grandchildren, Joseph Jr., Johnathan, Christian, Colton, Haley, and Rilynn; her brothers, Donald King and Robert Lambert, Jr.; and many other loving family members and friends.

Lisa has entered into eternal life and was reunited with her parents, Robert Sr. and Angela Lambert, and after 32 long years is holding her precious daughter, Amanda Elizabeth.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Lisa's life during visitation from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Hermitage Funeral Home, 535 Shute Ln, Old Hickory, TN 37138. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the funeral home.

Though our hearts are heavy with her passing, we find comfort in knowing that Lisa lived life on her own terms-with courage, laughter, and an abundance of love. Her spirit will live on in the stories we tell, the lessons she taught us, and the family she loved so fiercely. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Lisa taught us that life is too short to worry about what everyone else thinks. Speak your mind. Love others unconditionally. Dance and sing loudly when your favorite song comes on. Laugh out loud. Forgive often and never apologize for being exactly who God created you to be.

We'll miss her laugh, her honesty, her stubborn streak, her hugs, and even the unsolicited advice she gave so freely. The world is a little quieter without her, but Heaven just got a whole lot livelier.

We love you, Mom. Always have. Always will.

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Lisa Lemaster is the mother of VFDA Past President and Board Member Krystina Diman.