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Memorial services for Lisa Lillian Vargo, 84, of Bridge City will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, at 11:00 am at the Claybar Home in Bridge City.

Lisa was born May 27, 1932, in Lufkin, to the late Wayne M. and Oleta (Miller) Pittmon and passed away Aug. 1, peacefully at her home in Bridge City. She had resided in Bridge City for 55 years.

She was a mother, epitome of a lady, adventurer, leader of the pack, first to cheer and last to leave. She was a pilot, motorcycle enthusiast and reveled in travel. She graduated from Lamar University in Orange and occupations included legal secretary, real estate agent and company president. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Groves.

Lisa is survived by her sons Royce A. Morton of Bridge City and Emery R. Vargo of Grand Junction, Co; sister Laverne A. Edwards of Longview; 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bob Vargo, daughters Brenda Gnerich and Susan Morton and son Billy Morton.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lisa Lillian Vargo Tribute Fund of the Alzheimer’s Association (http://act.alz.org/goto/LisaVargo).