A gift is defined by Webster’s as “a notable capacity, talent or endowment.” Lissa Pride Levering was, at her very core, a gift to all who were lucky enough to know her. She was the first to say, “How much fun would this be?” to practically any opportunity for time together. Her love of family and friends, flowers, musicals, movies, concerts, casinos and karaoke brought joy to so many of us. Her son, Marcus, was her sun, moon and stars and ‘Aunt Lissa’ never missed a chance to spoil her nieces and nephews. Lissa’s brilliant mind and thoughtful nature were evident to anyone who met her and cherished by those who loved her.

Our gift of Lissa was received on December 28, 1978. From that point on, she developed into the generous, fun-loving, happy person that we all knew. On May 3, 2019, our time with Lissa as we knew it came to an end. Without a doubt, her capacity to love, talent to bring joy into the lives of those around her and endowment of the time she shared with us will forever be valued.

Lissa is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lucky and Theresa Pride. She is survived by her parents, Scott and Marjorie Pride; her husband and son, Daniel and Marcus Levering; her sisters, Angela Madden, Laura (Matthew) Town and Chelsea (Nicholas) Pride and all the nephews and nieces she loved so dearly, Brandon Madden, Lucky Town, Lyric Town, Sophie Pride and Sawyer Pride.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 3:00 pm on the Lakefront Lawn at Bay Pointe Inn, 11456 Marsh Rd., Shelbyville, MI 49344.

Lissa’s endless devotion to her son, Marcus, was clear to anyone that knew her. Memorial donations can be made in his name at the following:

Advia Credit Union, 4308 West Main, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Name: Marcus Daniel Levering

Account Number: 0070549276