Lisa Gaye Kieke McGuinness

Lisa Gaye Kieke McGuinness, 52, lost her battle with cancer. She was welcomed into the arms of God’s loving kingdom by Jesus, our Lord and Savior, and her Daddy, Nelson Kieke, on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. in her home in Anthem, Ariz. She was surrounded by her sisters Carol Ann, Mary Jane and Lana Dawn; nephew Ryan; and cousin Darren. The youngest of four daughters, Lisa was born to Evelyn and Nelson Kieke on Dec. 30, 1965 in Industry. Lisa was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Shelby on Sunday, Feb. 27, 1966 by Rev. Henry Schulte and confirmed on Sunday, March 30, 1980 at St. John Lutheran Church in Wallis by Rev. Russell Zeiner. Lisa’s early education began in Fayetteville, until her family moved to Wallis in 1972. There she continued her education where she graduated as Salutatorian of her class of 1984 at Brazos High School. She was active in all activities in Middle and High School including; National Honor Society, FHA, Band (Flute), Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis and Track. She was the first Cougar Mascot for BHS in 1983, where she kept the football fans (especially her Momma) entertained by the fun antics she was able to plan. She was also selected as the Sweetheart of the FFA Chapter. Her outstanding volleyball skills opened doors to further her education through scholarships at Wharton Junior College and Texas Lutheran College. She played volleyball for the TLC Bulldogs and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1989. Chicago is where Lisa called home after college where she worked in the healthcare field for 10 years. She met incredible friends in the windy city. Many of whose friendships continued when she moved to the scenic state of Arizona, where she called home since 2001. She continued to work in the healthcare field and gathered friends from all walks of life that became her Arizona family. Lisa completed her Arizona family with her five Rhodesian Ridgeback fur babies: Harley, Savanna, Lucy, Rocky and Chuck. She was a super loving dog mom, whose world revolved around her dogs. Lisa was a huge fan of the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB) and the Arizona Cardinals (NFL). She attended games as often as she could. In May 2014, Lisa was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer. She continued living life to the fullest with a positive attitude. On a weekly basis, you’d find Lisa playing sand volleyball, working out at the gym, walking her dogs and enjoying outings with friends. Hiking with friends was a favorite pastime in scenic Arizona. Road tripping, with the music blaring of her favorite tunes to Texas, Colorado and California with her dogs and family was at the top of Lisa’s list of favorite things to do. Anytime the opportunity came to take a beach vacation, Lisa was packed and ready to go. Lisa thoroughly loved the outdoors. She is survived by her mother Evelyn Kieke of Wallis; her sisters Carol Ann Becka of Bryan, Mary Jane Stinson of Spring, Lana Dawn and Gary Reinecker of Orchard and their extended families: Ryan and Heather Becka, Grant and Jill Becka, Seth and Melanie Becka, Courtney Becka Wade and Jarrod all of Caldwell, Micah Stinson of Houston, Creede and Lauren Reinecker of Cut N Shoot, Amy Stinson of Spring. Along with 19 cousins in various cities and states, two uncles and aunts; William Noak, Wilbert Noak and Lois of Round Top and Verlene Noak of La Grange. Also surviving are 13 great nieces and nephews: Hayden Cooper, Nelson Ryder, Cole Alan, Gauge Michael, Morgan Delane, Owen Coy, Easton Wayne, Kylee Jo, Kelsey Ann, Kase Lane, Weston Lee, Whitley Ashton and Harper Jane. She was preceded in death by her father Nelson Norris Kieke; grandparents Willie and Irene Noak of Round Top, Ewald Sr. and Nora Kieke of Brenham; uncles and aunts Lawrence and Lydia Orbeck and Martin Hoel, Kermit and Delores Noak, Milton Noak, Burney and Helen Kieke, Allyne and Delton Lincke and Ewald Kieke Jr.; cousins Danae and Steve Fischer Noak, Mark Lincke and Bill Porter. Lisa’s services were set for visitation on Friday, April 13 from 5-8 p.m. at Knesek Funeral Chapel in Wallis with funeral services Saturday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wallis. Burial followed at Hartsville Cemetery where Lisa requested to be near her Daddy. Donations can be made on behalf of Lisa to: Phoenix, Arizona Tour de Cure or D-Backs Race Against Cancer. Knesek Funeral Home in Sealy was in charge of arrangements.