The Pisgah community is mourning the loss of one of its beloved teachers and coaches, Lisa Shavers. She leaves behind a legacy of service, passion, and dedication to her community and her friends.
Shavers, who spent the last 20 years at her alma mater, passed away on Friday, November 15 at Huntsville Hospital.
Shavers was born on August 5, 1966. Her deep ties to her hometown of Pisgah remained throughout her life. She graduated from Pisgah High School in 1984, where she played basketball, cheerleading, and slow-pitch softball.
Lisa began her teaching career in 1991 at Bryant and Flat Rock elementary schools before spending a significant portion of her career at Pisgah High School. From 1992 to 2004, she taught at Bryant Elementary School. In 2004, Shavers returned to her alma mater, Pisgah High School, where she spent the remainder of her career trying to make a difference in the countless lives of her students.
In addition to her teaching, Lisa’s passion for coaching and sports was evident. As an assistant softball coach for Pisgah High School, she helped lead the Lady Eagles softball team to a remarkable record of 732-227-3, winning seven state championships and five state runner-up titles. Lisa’s support extended beyond sports, as she was an avid supporter of all Pisgah clubs and teams, always present at events and cheering for the Eagles.
Lisa was also an avid traveler and lover of history. She had a deep appreciation for American history and passed this passion along to her students. Throughout her life, she visited numerous historical sites, sharing stories and experiences that brought her classroom to life.
Lisa was preceded in death by her parents, Joyce and Brenton “Goose” Shavers. She is survived by her husband, Leabron; her aunt, Nancy; her aunt, Linda; uncles, cousins, and a host of dear friends who will remember her as a devoted educator, a tireless volunteer, and a true friend to all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Melissa Shavers Memorial Scholarship at Cadence Bank in her honor.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel. Billy Duncan delivered the eulogy and Bro. Alan Crawford delivered a message. The burial followed in Pisgah Cemetery.
Lisa’s legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched with her generosity, her passion for Pisgah School, and her unwavering love for her community.
