Lisa Wilder

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Lisa Faye Wilder, 63, longtime resident of Little Rock, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.

By her sheer will and determination to live, she fought a courageous battle with brain cancer for more than 25 years, achieving a survival rate classified as statistically rare. In the face of insurmountable odds and incredible personal challenges many can only imagine, she soldiered on, striving to build a life for herself and giving hope and inspiration to others.

Lisa graduated from Arkansas State University with honors in three years with a bachelor's degree in business administration in accounting. She was a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Arkansas Society of CPAs. Lisa started her professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and subsequently held the position of chief financial officer at various businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

In addition to love for her family, Lisa had an enthusiasm for the arts, cinema and photography. She was known for her quick wit, her photographic memory and her passion for a wide array of social causes. Lisa was active in cultural and social activities at Woodland Heights senior living community, where she was a friend to all. She loved to be with family and was always enthusiastic for trips to the lake or the beach, to weddings, to family reunions, or any gathering of friends. She will be missed dearly, but her love will live in the hearts of her family and friends.

Lisa is survived by a daughter, Misty Leanne (Mike) Juola of Benton, Arkansas; grandson, Cole Witherington, also of Benton; and parents, Suzanne Faye Fisher of Cape Girardeau and Charles John (Paula Kay) Wilder Sr. of Kennett, Missouri. She is also survived by four siblings, twin Leah Gaye Wilder of Kansas City, Missouri, brother, Charles John (Susan) Wilder Jr. of Dallas, sister, Teresa Suzanne (Kent) Westbrook of Dallas and sister, Robyn Lea (Terry) McCulley of Cape Girardeau; and three stepsiblings, Jana Robins (Rocky) Sirois of Aiken, South Carolina, David Thomas Robins of St. Louis and Joni Robins (Larry) Boone of Kennett. She leaves many adoring nieces and nephews and many more family members and friends who will sadly miss her, especially her numerous friends in Woodland Heights.

She was preceded in death by a stepsibling, James (Jimmy) Marlin Robins.

Services will be private.

Donations to the American Brain Tumor Association (American Brain Tumor Association Donation) will be gratefully appreciated.

Arrangements have been entrusted to A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Her online guest book is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.