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Elisa “Lisa” Pritchard, 60, of Johnson City, Tenn., went to be with The Lord on April 30, 2024.

Lisa was born in Johnson City, Tenn., to Donald Dykes and Imogene Dykes. Lisa married James Pritchard of Johnson City, Tenn., on April 29, 1983, in Johnson City.

Lisa was very passionate about the development of early childhood learning. She taught and continually studied the subject, reflected in her 30 years of teaching. Lisa enjoyed reading, her fur babies, most importantly her granddaughters.

She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Dykes.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 41 years, James Pritchard; mother, Imogene Dykes; sons, Ethan Pritchard and Rachel Cubberley, Logan and Kristen Pritchard; granddaughters, Isabelle Pritchard, Amelia Polhemus and Madison Pritchard, and brother, Donnie Dykes, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. at Morris-Baker Funeral Home on Saturday, May 4. A celebration of Lisa’s life will begin at 6 p.m. with Pastor Richard Hilton officiating. Memories and condolences may be shared via www.morrisbaker.com

Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Pritchard.