We are saddened to announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth “Lisa” Nix Wyatt, who was called home peacefully, surrounded by her family on Aug.30,2024,at the age of 60.
A funeral service took place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Texline, Texas, with Pastor Danny Sadler officiating. Interment followed in Texline Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Dalhart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Lisa was born on Oct. 22, 1963, in Wellington,Texas, to Jerry and Fern Nix.As a child, she was active in 4-H and the Wellington Skyrocket Band. She loved animals of all kinds (except snakes) and showed steers growing up. Her love of the 4-H organization continued into adulthood, where she became a 4-H leader and passed her passion on to her children and grandchildren.
At the age of 17, she met the love of her life, Bobby Wyatt. They were wed on Aug. 22, 1981, and she moved to Texline. She lived and worked on the ranch alongside her husband, family and children. She enjoyed the peacefulness and,at times, solitude of the Northwest Texas Panhandle.
Lisa worked at Burns Hardware in Texline for many years where she enjoyed assisting and greeting many people around the community daily. Her happy place was working during the spring and summer at The Red Barn Greenhouse in Texline.
As an adult, Lisa had many hobbies and passions, including horticulture and gardening, crafting, engaging in her children and grandchildren’s activities, sewing and helping Bobby with his work. She volunteered at Texline First Baptist Church and served in Vacation Bible School and Woman’s Missionary Union, where she spent many days visiting people around the community and lending a helping hand or listening ear where needed. Her fondest passion was her love for children; she never met a baby or toddler she didn’t want to hold and love. She babysat in her house for many years.
Lisa had a deep passion for the child advocacy group Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) 69 and spent nine years on the board of directors before volunteering as an advocate for 21 years, having an impact on a multitude of children.
A devoted and loving spouse, parent, aunt, friend and, most importantly, “Mimi” to everyone around her, Lisa cherished every moment spent with them and especially loved Christmas. She was a role model and a mentor to many young people who looked up to her for wisdom, guidance and friendship.
Lisa will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She leaves behind a legacy of caring and volunteering. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Bobby; brother Darvin (Tonya); mother Fern; children Evinn (Ashton), Collin (Staci) and Tanner ( Jessica); seven grandchildren, Hays, Grady, Tenleigh, Parker, Quincy, Chaise and Cannon; her lifelong friend, Lisa Hartman Manuel, of Wellington; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry, and her father- and mother-in-law, Curtis and Luvina.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial be made to: CASA 69, 414 Denver Ave., Ste. 103, Dalhart, TX 79022.
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