Lisa Marie Sanders Olson

Her mother introduced her to her future husband, Mark Olson. Mark and Lisa shared over 40 wonderful, loving years together and have two daughters, Jordyn Alyse Olson (Keiffer) of LA and Tori Danielle Olson Jones (Collin) of LA.

Lisa was the main caregiver for her dad and later her mom until they passed away, delaying her own education and career. She graduated with her Bachelors in Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1992.

Lisa began her work in public service at the Baton Rouge Police Department, then became the Prison Healthcare Manager for Baton Rouge EMS, ultimately finishing with 32 years of service as the Assistant Business Manager.

Lisa was known for her kindness, always including 10-15 extras on vacations, holidays, and special events. She was organized, ahead of schedule, and the ultimate planner, having her Christmas shopping finished and wrapped by late October.

Lisa was a friend and prayer warrior to countless people. The way she lived her life was a testament to her faith and relationship with the Lord, which was made apparent to all. The outpouring of love upon her death has been amazingly abundant.

Lisa was a grandmother of two, Sutton Nora and Jett Olson Jones of LA, loving sister and best friend to Cathy Sanders Santana (Jose) of FL, sister-in-law to Charee Wagenpfeil of MS and Todd Olson (Mary) of MN, and daughter-in-law to John Olson of MN. Lisa was a loving aunt to Ryan Santana (Alani) of HI, Elena Santana (Gorge) of FL, Rachael Wagenpfeil (Keller) of TX, Annie Wagenpfeil (Jake) of GA, and Eric, Chase, Noah, and Becca Olson of MN.

Lisa was an honorary mother to Julie Peeples LeBlanc (Josh) of LA, honorary aunt to Sam Nugent of MN and Duny Ali (Zoe) of FL, and an honorary grandmother to Parker and Ava LeBlanc of LA.

Lisa was a second mom to countless friends of her daughters. She taught them life skills that included line dancing, vacation planning, cooking, party hosting, attention to detail, thoughtfulness, compassion, and social etiquette.

Lisa was so many things to so many people: a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, and ultimately a guiding light to all who knew her. Her wish was for everyone to leave better than how they came in.

Lisa was a member of the Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb and attended Healing Place Church in Baton Rouge, LA. Pallbearers will be Gerard Bloom, Patrick Bloom, Collin Jones, Odis Sanders Jr., Jose Santana, and Keiffer Smith.