On October 24, 2020, in Conroe, Texas, Lisa Renee (Mauldin) Kennedy, age 54, was called to heaven after losing her courageous battle with ovarian cancer, which was diagnosed March 2018. She was a fighter every step of the way accepting every solution available to her.

Lisa was born on August 5, 1966, in Houston, Texas to Pat and Ray Mauldin. Her early years, along with her brothers Mark and Mike, were spent in Spring Branch, Houston. After graduating from Spring Woods H.S. in 1984, she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A & M (1988), and after nineteen years of teaching, a Master of Arts in Counseling degree in the College of Education from Prairie View A & M (2007). Her career in education included Spring Branch Jr. High, Magnolia H.S., and Magnolia West H.S. Lisa was beloved by students, faculty, and staff with whom she was honored to serve.

She loved all of God's creation, especially the many pets, birds, and plants that were a fascination throughout her childhood. It was her love for horses that resulted in the first meeting of Lisa and her husband Charles (Chuck) Kennedy, a (now retired) HPD Mounted Patrol officer. They were married in 1994, and have resided in Waller, Texas for twenty-four years where they continued to enjoy their love for horses and quiet country lifestyle. Chuck and Lisa attended Waller Baptist Church where they served Lord and were served and loved by their friends. Her favorite hobby was collecting and creating teddy bears, a passion which she never outgrew.

Lisa was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gladys and Lawrence Spencer and Ruth and Dennis Mauldin, and her aunts, Bonnie (Spencer) Huff and Margaret (Spencer) Davis, and her uncle Lawrence (Butch) Spencer, Jr. She is survived by her husband Chuck, her parents Pat and Ray Mauldin, brother Mark and daughter Elizabeth (Mauldin) Owen, brother Mike and wife Kathy and daughters Kayla, Carla, and Kelly along with grand nieces, many cousins, extended family members and friends who loved her dearly. Family and friends were important to her, and she cherished each one. Love and humor are two of the qualities that defined Lisa. She had the keen ability to see through a circumstance and reduce it to a concise conclusion—always with a bit of humor. She used this gift to graciously address the needs of each situation.

Lisa was one of strong faith in Jesus, her Shepherd. She knew He was the source of love and comfort and would lead her to her eternal home. We are thankful for the times we have shared, her selfless love, the joy of her laughter, and the privilege of her companionship. She was a bright light in each of our lives and will be greatly missed—but not forgotten.

Celebration of Life Graveside Service: 3, 2020, October 29, 2020

Klein Funeral Home 14711 FM 1488 (281-252-3428)

If desired, in lieu of flowers, a donation to your favorite charity

or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.