of Ft. Smith, AR
March 4, 1933 - January 20, 2017
''Then was our mouth filled with laughter and our tongue with singing''¦the Lord hath done great things for us and we are glad.'' Psalm 126: 2-3.
Joanne Jackson Lisk, 83, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas went to be with the Lord January, 20, 2017. She was born March 4, 1933 in Beaumont, Texas to the late Dr. C. L. Jackson and Nietta Campbell Jackson of Dallas, Texas,
adopted this as her ''Life Scripture'' when she was in her teens.
From her early days, Joanne loved music, played the piano, organ and sang and played the marimba in the churches near where she lived.
From 1956-2003, Joanne was married to Dr. Richard Arlen Lisk of North Carolina. Dr. Lisk and Joanne served churches in Oklahoma, England, G. B., Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Joanne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Richard; a daughter, Nietta Lisk and a son Lynn.
She is survived by her son Rick Lisk and grandchildren, Trinity, Samuel and Solomon, and precious daughters-in-law, Ann and Stephanie.
Her Life -Scripture from Psalms continued to shape her service to God and Man, as her mouth was filled with laughter and her tongue with singing.'' On her tombstone in England, Arkansas
you would read of Richard and Joanne Lisk ''Preaching, Singing, Loving, Serving'' To God be the Glory! Amen.
A visitation will be at 1:00 P. M. at the First Baptist Church in England with the funeral service following immediately at 2:00 P. M. Burial will follow in Mulberry Cemetery.
Rick:
It was great seeing you at FBC last Friday, but was so sorry to hear why you had to make the visit.
Your mom was an amazing woman! She made such a positive impact on the lives of everyone she knew. Her development of the music program at FBC England during the time she was there was astounding. I held her in highest regard and her influence on my life has always been treasured. Cherish all the memories of her because those memories will get you through this sad time. I wish you all the best.
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of the wife of my favorite Chaplain/Minister. My prayers are with the family.
Jo was more of a sister to me..than a friend..Our home was always their home after they left Bristow, OK...A more Godly loving , caring, sharing lady ..I have ever known..Now the angels are rejoicing with such a gorgeous voice joining them..Love and prayers for all the family...Beth n Bill DalPoas