Lisa L. Ashburn, 67, of Troy, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Troy.  She was born on August 6, 1956 in St. Charles, Missouri to Charles William and Lurlye (Lancaster) Moore. When she was 8, the Moore family moved to a farm in Troy.  Lisa attended the local schools along with her three siblings.  While in high school, Lisa met Melvin Ashburn and they were friends for many years.  He joined the U.S. Army and upon his return from service began dating Lisa.  The couple was united in holy matrimony on October 7, 1989 at the First Baptist Church of Troy.

Lisa was the owner of the Mode O'Day clothing shop (later Lynell's) on Main St. for many years.  She later worked for the Lincoln County R-III School District in the library at Claude Brown and Boone and Lincoln Elementaries.  Lisa was a special person who was involved in many activities at First Baptist Church of Troy.  Over the years, she served as director of Children's choir, GAs, Vacation Bible school, and the hand bell choir.  She also sang in the choir and was a member of a gospel sextet. She helped rehab houses with the mission group World Changers, did Hurricane Katrina clean up in Louisiana, and served with Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief.  One of her special joys was to serve as a director at Twin Rivers Baptist Association girls' summer camp for many years.  Lisa was a devout Christian who was always willing to serve others.

Surviving are her devoted husband of over 34 years, Melvin Ashburn of Troy, and their three daughters:  Rebekah and husband Matt Messick of Wentzville, Missouri,  Jenesah and husband David Denney of Pella, Iowa, and Rebecca and husband Jeremiah Andrew of San Diego, California.  Jeremiah is currently serving with the military in Okinawa, Japan.  Lisa is further survived by her five adoring grandchildren: Adelyn, Cadence, Emmett, Truman, and Will; her brother, Lanny and wife Suzy Moore; her sister-in-law, Chris Moore; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Lisa was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Lurlye Moore, her two brothers: Ricky Moore and Bill Moore, and her niece, Karen Moore.

Visitation is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 from 5:00-8:00 PM and also from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at the First Baptist Church of Troy, 1000 Elm Tree Rd., Troy, MO.

The funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Troy, officiated by Rev. Dr. Obie Dalrymple.  Interment to follow in Troy City Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Charlie Moore, Matt Messick, David Denney, Mario Ammons, Holwell May, Levi Ammons, Isaac Ammons, Jesse Carmell, and Graham Karwath.

Memorials may be made to: McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 to help defray funeral costs.

Family and friends are invited to sign our online guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com