Elizabeth (Lisa) Christine Fowler Fort
Dec 18, 1969 - Feb 19th, 2022- Birth Date: Dec 18, 1969
- Death Date: Feb 19, 2022
- Funeral Date: Feb 24, 2022, 2:00 pm
- Location: St. Mark's Episcopal Church
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Biography: Elizabeth (Lisa) Christine Fowler Fort, 52, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and dear friends, February 19, 2022. Lisa was born in Dallas, Texas on December 18, 1969. She graduated from Little Rock Central High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, in 1992, where she was a member of Chi Omega Fraternity. After college Lisa moved to Little Rock and began working at Alltel Corporation rising to Area Vice President of Northwest Arkansas Operations. After ten plus years, Lisa then followed in her mother’s footsteps dominating the real estate community as an agent with Coldwell Banker RPM where she was a well-respected, reliable, successful, and a rock star real estate agent.
In 2011 she married the love of her life, David Eric Fort to whom she was married for many amazing years. They enjoyed countless travel adventures, evenings on the porch, sunset cruises on Lake Hamilton and endless hours on the beach in Seaside, Florida, with family, at their favorite home, East of the Sun. The most rewarding time they spent together would be with their three children, Jewell, David Jr. and Johnny, the absolute joys of their lives. She never missed a chance to celebrate them and their many achievements or a minute of quality time, full of fun, love and laughter.
Lisa had an infinite love for her family and friends. Time spent with her parents, Nancy and Van, were always deeply cherished. She forever made you feel special, made you laugh and always made you listen to her favorite music as she knew every single word. Lisa loved her fur babies; Katie girl and Bailey the Stinker, a heated game of Spades with “no talking”, a good towel wrap, fashion, her Skinnygirl and her Skinny Cows, ordering multiple sides at the restaurant, the windows down, her new “kicks”, beauty products and always loved the opportunity to capture pictures of David as he reeled in the lunker. And as we all played along, Lisa was always right! Lisa will be remembered as one of the most unnoticed supporters when those close to her were in need, never wanting to be recognized or praised for the good, the solid strength and stability she shared. Lisa was loved by all, loyal, trustworthy and had a contagious smile that could light up a room and heartfelt interest in everyone in her life. Nights spent on the porch, singing by the fire, reminiscing and being surrounded by the ones she loved were treasured by all. We will forever remember this remarkable, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and dear friend.
Lisa is preceded in death by her father Charles Edward Fowler, her grandparents Lib and Ben Alstadt, her great-grandparents Margaret and Clovis Wilkey and her god-mother Beverly Moore.
Lisa is survived by her devoted husband, David Eric Fort, and loving children, Jewell Murphy Fort, David Eric Fort, Jr. and John (Johnny) Hudson Fort, parents Nancy and Van Moore, siblings, Mark Moore (Chris), Vance Moore (Renee), and their children Mary Catherine, Mitchell and Shelby. Lisa is also survived by a family of close loving friends who will miss her dearly: Lauri Allison, Ahron Couey, Patrick Donovan, Jennifer Enlow, Alex Golden, Regina Graham, Jessica Howard, Anne Kashata, Cindy Kilpatrick, Betsy Lavender, Mindy Moore, Elizabeth Shackelford, Lisa White and many, many others that were dear to her heart.
A visitation to celebrate Lisa’s life will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 5pm-7pm at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 2:00pm at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1000 N Mississippi St, Little Rock, AR 72207, with a private interment to follow.
The family requests memorials be made to the St. Francis House, 2701 S. Elm St., Little Rock, AR 72204. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com
Janie
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Like so many, I'm trying to process this news and come to terms with her tragic and sudden passing. Since we met in 1999, I have had nothing but positive things to say about Lisa Fowler.
Lisa interviewed and hired me to work for her in 1999 at Alltel in LR. I reported to and worked with her in some fashion over the next five years. Lisa was always leading by example and teaching with her actions. Measured, emotionally intelligent and ambitious in a way that was contagious. Lisa was a mentor to me before I knew what a mentor was. She led by example and with a rock solid integrity and self awareness that was contagious and admirable.
Polished and self aware, she would consider every option and seemingly always make the right call. The call that was right for the company and best for the people on her team for whom she was responsible. Lisa would often pull the curtain back and explain to me how she arrived at certain decisions. She was a mentor before I knew what a mentor was. I didn't realize at the time, but these talks helped me develop the tools I would use time and again as a leader responsible teams of my own.
I'm proud that I was one of Lisa's people. I was in her office on the morning of September 11th and watching her navigate the fear, uncertainty and emotional landmines of that day was awe inspiring. We immediately got in her car, went to a church and prayed for the victims, the country and one another. Then she sent us home because that was the best call on that particular day. We were all much younger then, but even through the lense of a kid in his 20's I noticed Lisa was special. Lisa was an ambitious, honest and accomplished leader, not to mention a compassionate human being. Im grateful for my time with Lisa and the countless lessons I learned from her. Lisa, you will be missed but the impact you had on me and many others will live on. Rest in peace, my friend.
Sincerely,
Todd Bryant
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss in Lisa! She was one of a kind and so very special. My heart just breaks for you and your family and Lisa’s many friends who will miss her so. Much love to you
Susan
She was always so nice to me and others.
We are so sorry to hear this news. You are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. We have missed being your neighbors, but have never forgotten our friendship.
With love,
Briggs and Kathryn Cline
Briggs Jr. and Sarah
I am so sorry for your loss and the pain you are feeling right now. Thinking of the family during this difficult time, and keeping all of you in my prayers.
Peace and comfort,
Jasmine Ray
I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. It's so heartbreaking. Please know you are covered in prayers! I have so many fond memories of Lisa. She had a beautiful smile, and so sweet. Many prayers of peace and comfort to her entire family and friends.
God Bless you,
Kim (Haynie) Lester
Allison Thurman