Full Name:  Lisa Michelle Wallace
     Born:  September 28, 1954, Asheville, N.C.
     Died:  August 19, 2017, Raleigh, N.C.
   School:  Asheville High School in Asheville, North Carolina

Year  No  Pos     Hgt  Wgt  Cl  Ltr  Hometown
1974  31          5-2            *   Asheville, NC               

Published in The News and Observer, Raleigh, N.C. on Aug 25, 2017, page B8

Lisa's life has ended way too soon. But her song plays on in the gardens and relationships she nurtured.

Her 40-year marriage to Paul Bryson was a life partnership few are lucky to experience. Paul's devotion to Lisa throughout their marriage and during her illness was unwavering and beautiful to behold.

Lisa also leaves behind her son, Cody Bryson; her sister by marriage, Nedra Wilson; her sister by marriage, Wanda Wells; her niece and nephews, Kate Wilson, Nigel Wilson, Aaron Wells, and Stuart Wells; "Team Lisa," which included Pat, Sally, Peggy, Mandy, Tammy, and Penny; and many other family and friends who are saddened by her passing. Lisa's parents, Herbert Andrew Wallace and Megan Beam Heidt, predeceased her.

Lisa grew up in Asheville, N.C. Working alongside her mother in Megan's day care center, Lisa cultivated her ethic for hard work, organization, and perseverance. She went on to enjoy her years in women's college athletics as part of the first women's basketball team at UNC-Asheville and women's volleyball teams at UNCA, Florida State, and Appalachian State.

Lisa and Paul moved to Raleigh in 1976, where she worked for the City of Raleigh, Parks and Recreation until 2011. Under the guidance of her mentor, Carol Moore, she excelled in her many roles from Gardener to City Horticulturist. In her last years with the city, Lisa became the driving force in planning and building the state-of-the-art Marsh Creek Greenhouse and was honored at the dedication ceremony in 2011 at which they named it after her. That same year, Lisa received the City of Raleigh's Environmental Award in the "Legacy" category for her "...33 years beautifying Raleigh, creating more sustainable landscapes, educating other, and advocating for the environment. Lisa's success can be attributed to her passion for her work, her persistence and enthusiasm. She has left an enduring legac Although they spent most of their adult lives in the Triangle area, the mountains always called to Lisa and Paul. They enjoyed being part of the Lake Glenville community for many years and more recently have been crafting their mountain retirement home on land near Weaverville, N.C.

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