Lisa Rochelle Rossiter-Brewer was born on October 9, 1965, in Berkeley, CA, to Dolores (Ludy) and

Tom Rossiter, Jr. She was their cherished only child and the first granddaughter on her mother's

side of the family. Lisa was the apple of Ludy's eye, and both Ludy and her mother, affectionately

known as "Mutha," showered her with love and attention. To them, Lisa could do no wrong, and they

fiercely defended her against any detractors.

Lisa attended Oakland Public Schools in West Oakland and graduated from McClymonds High

School in 1983, where she demonstrated academic excellence as valedictorian and student body

president for the class best known as "Class of AD3," which continues to keep in touch to this day.

She then attended the University of California, Irvine, later transferring to Cal State East Bay and

graduating with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Psychology.

Lisa was a trendsetter, earning best dressed as a senior class superlative. She was always

coordinated and dressed to the nines, and you better believe she was not going to leave the

house without perfume, earrings, and lipstick. Lisa's first job was at the East Bay

Conservation Corps in Oakland, which she started at the age of 19 and where she dedicated

over 20 years of service. In 1987, she married the love of her life, Robert Damon Brewer. To

this union, three children were born: Joshua Damon, Zakiyyah Iman, and Xavior Damon. Lisa

sacrificed everything for and committed everything to her children. Her consistency, demand

for excellence, and unwavering love and affection were immeasurable and evident in each of

her children.

Lisa gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a longstanding member of First African

Methodist Episcopal Church in Oakland for over 20 years, where she served on the finance

committee and sang in the choir. In 2023, she began worshipping with and joined Jubilare

Evangelistic Ministries, where she worshipped by livestream while battling health challenges,

and in-person when she was able. She would tell everyone about how funny Pastor Walton is

and how he makes everything so plain.

Lisa was such a beautiful spirit. When you think of her, you immediately think of her smile,

her glow, and the love she exuded to all those around her. She wanted the best for all of her

friends and loved ones. She was everyone's biggest cheerleader. She was the greatest gift- giver,

which was her ultimate love language, and no one can bake a cake like she could, a gift that

was passed to her from her mother.

On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Lisa was called into eternity. She leaves to cherish her loving

memory her children, Zakiyyah Iman and Xavior Damon; mother-in-law, Margie Williams of

Oakland, CA; sisters-in-law, Sherilyn Kirkendoll (Steve) of Oakland, CA, Angela Brewer

(Robert) of Patterson, CA, Robyn Williams of Elk Grove, CA; brothers-in-law, James Brewer

III of Oakland, CA, William Brewer of Stockton, CA, Jonathan Brewer (Stephanie) of Elk

Grove, CA; godchildren, Naajy Bynum-Bey, Zaria Walton and Jamil Bennett; a host of aunts,

cousins, and friends. Lisa is preceded in death by her mother and father, Delores and Tom

Rossiter, Jr.; son, Joshua Damon Brewer; father-in-law, Robert Williams & James Brewer, Jr.;

and grandparents, Alfred and Beatrice Odom; Henrietta and Tom Rossiter, Sr.

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