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Lisa Renay Church age 65 passed away Tuesday January 6, 2026, at her home in Smithville, Tn. She was born September 1, 1960, to her parents the late, Joe Leonard Vandergriff and Anna Fay Judkins Vandergriff Elrod. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Kolby Jacobs. Lisa worked at AVCO. She is survived by 2 daughters, Quastaia Braswell of Smithville and Ashley Pierrot of North Carolina; 1 granddaughter, Kaylee (Breydon) Hutchings; 2 great-grandchildren, Cason and Carmen Fay; and her beloved dog, Elisha. Graveside services and burial will be held at Salem Cemetery Thursday January 8, 2026, at 11AM. There will not be any visitation or services held at the funeral home, family and friends will meet at Salem Cemetery. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Church family.
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