Lisa Michelle Saxon Barthlow Yager, age 61, died at St. Joseph’s Manor in Bryan, Texas, on Saturday, December 27, 2014. She joined our Lord after a courageous battle with cancer.
Lisa was born July 10, 1953, in Houston, Texas. Growing up, she studied ballet, gardening and parenthood. She attended Spring Woods High School. Upon graduation, she married her high school sweetheart Robert Barthlow of Houston, Texas. Later, she met and married John Yager, of Springfield, Missouri.
She spent her life loving and caring for her three children. She loved quiet, secluded cabin vacations throughout Texas with her daughter, son-in-law and grand puppies. She recently enjoyed an Alaskan Cruise with her son and daughter-in-law. She and her family enjoyed every possible moment together.
Lisa loved swimming at the river, sledding, warm fires, cabins, and white Christmases. She was a fashionista. She loved DWS shoes, Charming Charlie’s accessories, and Bed Bath & Beyond. Everyone always talked about how great mom always looked.
Lisa is survived by her son, Michael Yager (28), daughter-in-law Christine, granddaughter Elizabeth and grand-fur-babies Abby, Ginger, Hershey. Ethel and Maddi; daughter Stephanie Baird (39), son-in-law Keith, grand-puppies Obi and Indy; daughter Michelle Alcorn (41), granddaughters Trinity and Grace; fur-daughter Lexi; mother Jeannine Saxon (85); brother Billy Saxon and sister Denise Saxon. She is preceded in death by husband John Yager, father Bill Saxon, and grand-fur-babies Harley and Fred.
Services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 30th, at 2 p.m., at Grace Bible Church, 700 Anderson Street, College Station, TX 77840.
My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to Lisa’s family. Lisa was a lovely lady who was a part of our work family at Citibank. Knowing her the way I did at the bank is expertly described in her obituary. She and I spoke a lot about travel, as my family & I loved the secluded cabins, mountains, rivers, etc. And, she loved her fur-daughter, Lexi. Many times on my drive down Texas Avenue on a weekend I would see Lisa walking Lexi near the Walgreens down from her home. I know Lisa is in a much better place, as I know she had many struggles with her health and she deserves to be at peace.
Sincerely,
Alice Hall
13911 State Hwy 30
College Station, TX 77845
(979) 255-7563
Thank you so much for sharing Alice. It means a lot to me and our family that you held our mother in such high regard. We wish you and your family many blessings.
Dear Michael and family,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for the loss of your Mother. Lisa was a joy to work with. I loved the sharing of her faith in our Heavenly Father along with the most current fashions and healthy lifestyle Lisa possessed. Lisa’s positive approach she took with her illness and the determination was amazing to witness. Your Mom would make us laugh with her “adventures with Lexi”, that came almost daily. Your Mom was a good friend to me and I thought a lot of her and will miss her very much. May you and your family find peace in knowing your sweet Mom is skipping thru the gates of Heaven to meet our precious Lord and Saviour.
Thank you so much for sharing Samantha. Mom loved all her kids including Lexi. She made sure Lexi would be well loved after she was gone. It means a lot to my family that you held our mother in such high regard. We wish you and your family many blessings.
Lisa was a kind and generous soul. She was also as strong a woman as I have ever known. I am so deeply saddened to hear of her passing. Please know she touched many lives for the better just by knowing her.
Thank you so much for sharing Shelley. I would have to say that my mom was the strongest woman I have ever met. It means a lot to my family that you held our mother in such high regard. We wish you and your family many blessings.
Lisa was a kind and beautiful person. I will always remember her great sense of style and friendliness. I was one of her managers at Citibank and she was always a pleasure to work with. She was always professional and helpful towards her clients. I often told her how photogenic she was. What a great loss to the world. She will always have a special place in my heart and will be remembered for her kindness and love of animals. My condolences to the family. Rest In Peace sweet angel. Until we meet again……
Thank you so much for sharing Vernon. It means a lot to me and our family that you held our mother in such high regard. We wish you and your family many blessings.