Lisa Renee Allen

LISA’S JOURNEY... Lisa Renee (Taylor) Allen passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the age of forty-six (46), following a 4+ year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She passed away peacefully at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, MD, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Lisa received extraordinary comfort from her caregivers at the hospital, in home hospice, family, friends and the prayers of many. Lisa was born on January 7, 1973, in Salisbury, MD, the younger of 2 children born to mother, Lydia (Norwood) Brooks and father, George L. Taylor. Her older brother, Dwayne Taylor, was born 5 years prior. As children, Lisa and Dwayne enjoyed life in the country of Snow Hill, MD where their entire street was and still is occupied by family. Lisa was excited about visiting her grandparent’s home, enjoying the deliciously home cooked meals of her beloved grandmother, helping her father in any way that she could, enjoying the freedom of the outdoors and all it had to offer, including animals, and spending quality time with her family. As she grew older, she especially appreciated the solitude and privacy of that same setting when she was ready to have time to herself. That time to herself was soon shared with her beautiful daughter, Calisa Tenee Allen, to whom she gave birth on October 17, 2000, a product of Lisa’s marriage to her, now ex-husband, Calvin Allen. Lisa was a devoted, most protective mother. Calisa was the center of her world and the two were most times found together. She was also a very devoted, proud aunt as she played a very active part in the upbringing and the lives of her nephews and niece. Lisa passed on her love and compassion for animals to her daughter as they loved on the pet dogs and cats they owned throughout the years. Lisa attended private SDA elementary school in Eden, MD and then in Salisbury, MD. She went on to Baltimore Junior Academy in Baltimore, MD where she graduated the 8th grade in 1987. She left BJA in ’89 and came back home to Snow Hill High School where she graduated in 1991. After working multiple jobs to make ends meet, including Wheaton Pharmatech and Lorch Microwave, Lisa went on to further her education and obtained certification as a CNA/GNA. Upon receiving certification Lisa worked multiple jobs in the medical field, including PRMC, Berlin Nursing Home and Somerset Community Services as a rehab counselor. While gritting her teeth and maybe making a few creative comments, Lisa worked very hard and had an amazing work ethic. She liked to have fun but didn’t play when it came to getting her work done and done well. Lisa had a deep compassion for those she cared for and often times got attached to certain patients. Lisa defeated many odds and took her education a step further. She was accepted into and attended Wor Wic Community College’s registered nursing program, through self motivation and encouragement from loved ones and a burning desire to make a better life for herself and her daughter. Due to her diagnosis, multiple complications and treatments, Lisa’s progress in the program was interrupted and delayed but she dared not give up until her circumstances did not permit her to complete it. However, she did manage to complete the LPN portion of her training in 2017. Aside from having the friends she grew up knowing and loving, Lisa met many of her lifelong friends and supporters at school and her various places of employment. Lisa was a member of New Life SDA Church of Salisbury, MD. Lisa left an impact on all she knew and loved with her “way with words” and her many facial expressions, but mostly her smile. One of her favorite sayings was "YOU MAD." She loved to laugh and her laughter was so contagious. Everyone who was graced to hear her sing could appreciate her amazing, sultry voice. Due to Lisa’s love for humanity and her compassionate spirit, her remains were donated to further the research necessary to combat the disease that took her life, as well as, aid in the improvement of medical advancements to create better and more treatment options for those suffering through experiences similar to or just like hers. She was preceded in death by a vast number of the George and Hattie Taylor and Samuel And Thelma Norwood family lineage. Lisa is survived by: her former husband, Calvin Allen; their daughter, Calisa Allen; mother, Lydia Brooks (Michael); father, George L. Taylor; brother, Dwayne Taylor (Lisa); niece, Tiffany Taylor; nephews, Dwayne Taylor, Jr., David Taylor and Dylan Taylor; great nephews, Malik Ferrar and Jaylin Taylor; paternal aunts, Corinda Robins, Brenda Roberts (Alphonso); paternal uncles, Monroe Taylor, Calvin Taylor (Sandra), Anthony Taylor (Cindy) and Maurice Taylor (Jackie); maternal aunts, Mary Moore (Walbash), Marillyn Hatton (Gene), Naomi Winston; maternal uncle, Ernest Norwood (Sandra) and a host of cousins, extended family and dear friends.

Lisa Renee Allen

January 7, 1974 - March 21, 2019