Lisa Sexton, age 48

Lost to gun violence on July 17, 2017 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

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  • Nickname:
    Our Lisa!
  • Personality:
    Warm, witty, kind, loving, wonderful. She would help anyone who needed it.
    Lisa was always there to help someone in need. Big heart, loving nature.
    Lisa was the most beautiful, giving soul. Gorgeous inside and out.
    Lisa helped so many people in her short life on Earth. Sweetest personality. So loving.
    A beautiful soul.
    sweet, loving and kind💕
    Sweet. Bubbly. Funny
    Wonderful, bubbly, happy
    Awesome Enrolled Agent
    Loving and caring always.
    Sensitive soul
    Caring and Kind!
    Great sense of humor and a loving person
  • Occupation:
    Tax Expert
    Professional in Taxes
  • Workplace:
    Enrolled Agent at Accu-Rite Tax.
  • Schools attended:
    Carlsbad High School
    National Tax Practice Institute
    Your story is still told. You make a difference in this world today.
  • Comments:
    She was an incredible woman and will be so very missed.
    Lisa was a true angel and will be so very missed.
    Lisa, we love you!
    Lisa, your good works and inspiration live in our hearts forever
    Lisa, we will keep learning and praying for your angel soul.
    She was an angel long before she went to heaven. Missing you....
    Your death will not be in vain. we will spread the word, "domestic violence kills".
    Lisa, you would be so proud of your friends and how they are remembering and honoring you!
    Lisa, you will never be forgotten. Your life meant something your memory will live forever.
    Lisa was a wonderful person. She will be missed by all of us
    Loving spirit. Willing to help everyone
    Lisa, I will miss your knowledge and wit, and willingness to share both. RIP
    Lisa's memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. RIP sweet Lisa.
    condolences to friends and family
    <3
    Huge loss
    We are at the NATP conference and missing you so.
    Lisa we are living in some terrible times my sister. RIP
    Lisa, your memory is a blessing. You are loved and very much missed, every day.
    Lisa, we love you and are honoring you!
    Lots of love to a beautiful woman. You will be sorely missed!
    we will continue to show our love, we are stronger then hate
    May your family and friends find peace and comfort in their time of grief.
    You are missed so much. Always ready to help everyone.
    we love you lisa
    Your memory is a blessing. You are loved and missed, every day
    Wish I had met you. I have read so many positive things about you! RIP, our angel
    gone to soon❤️
    You were loved in life
    love you, missing you especially this week. the sisterhood remembers, always!
    You made a difference in life.
    You still make a difference as we share your story to break the silence on DV
    You would be so proud at how your friends have come together to honor your life.
    Thousands of dollars of scholarship funds are being raised in your memory.
    Love will always win over hate, and your light shines brightly.
    Lisa was a "light" for all..
    I'm sorry for the loss her family, friends and community are struggling with.
    Lisa was a gift to the world who's light was extinguished too soon.
    Lisa was loved.
    The good will outshine The bad....We will always remember you!
    Missing you and all you stood for..
    Lisa is loved.
    Lisa is loved. I'm sorry you miss Nathan.
    Everyone's grief is a heavy burden to carry. I'm sorry for your loss.
    Lisa is worthy of love and is loved.
    A light in so many people's life..
    You will be sorely missed.
    a beautiful soul
    She had the most beautiful soul.
    Loved by so many.....
    Lisa, we love you and we will continue to post your light and love forever!
    Your life was an example and inspiration to us all. May your memory be a blessing.
    Such a senseless death. Prayers to her family.
    We miss you tremendously Lisa.
    Your light and love lives on in us, Lisa!
    We are here as your voice and no one can stop that!
    May the memories help both families and friends to smile as you grieve.
    The power of love is stronger than hate.
    I miss you so much my beautiful friend and mentor.
    We are your voice!
    We are Lisa Warriors. Forever.
    We will be here for Lisa forever.
    Lisa's love and light will live forever.
    Lisa's voice lives thru us.
    Love wins over hate!
    You are missed by many. Wonderful person
    A mentor to many
    Lisa you are missed by many.
    Loved and missed by so many - family, friends, colleagues.
    Lisa you touched many hearts.
    Missing you sweet Lisa.
    We miss you! But you are with us every day!!
    You left a big impression on us. RIP
    Your light shines through all of us!
    Your light shines bright through all who loved you.
    Your life matters still.
    We're still sharing your story.
    Loved and missed by so many - family, friends, colleagues
    Beautiful soul.
    Everyone is precious in God eyes. He soon will eliminate wickedness
    Ps. 37:9-11 speaks against wickedness but gives hope for better times.
    Lisa, you live forever in our hearts. 💔
    Your spirit lives on in so many of us <3
    Miss you!
    You shined bright in this sometimes dark world
    No one can stop our love for Lisa. Please stop deleting our stuff!

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