Lisa Michelle Carter

Lisa Michelle Carter, 56, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and sisters on Saturday, December 24th, 2016. Lisa was born in Smith Center, Kansas on May 17, 1960, to the late Sunnie Brooks and Charles Renner. Lisa thoroughly enjoyed taking care of the elderly. As a young girl, Lisa worked alongside her mother for several years at White Cross Nursing Facility. She then graduated from Lindsborg High in 1978. She continued to work in the medical field throughout her life. She earned her nursing degree from Cloud County Community College while working at Salina Presbyterian Manor. She worked at Salina Presbyterian Manor for over 30 years. She was a very caring and compassionate mentor to many of her coworkers throughout her career. Lisa loved spending time with her family and was a woman of God. She devoted her life to caring for others. Survivors include daughters, Karlie Miller and husband Nathan, of Salina, Kansas; Chelsey Carter, fiance Garrett Greer, of Salina, Kansas; Cassandra Smith and husband Travis, of Salina, Kansas; Jessica Carter, of Topeka, Kansas; Jenna Carter, of Topeka, Kansas; son, Kasey Carter and wife Kaytryn, of Salina, Kansas; brother, Chris Speilman and wife Susan, of Topeka, Kansas; sisters, Lana Mabrey, of Salina, Kansas, Leia Brooks, of Salina, Kansas. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and many extended family members. She is preceded in death by her parents and soul mate, Kevin Carter. Memorial Service will be at First Church of the Nazarene, Salina, Kansas, at 11:00 on Friday, December 30th, with Trevor Gearhart officiating. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Salina, 730 Holly Lane, Box 2238 Salina, Kansas 67401.