Lisa Nicole Lopes lived a life of creativity, ambition, dedication to her artistry, and love of family and friends. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 27, 1971, Lisa is the first of three children born to Wanda Lopes Colemon and the late Ronald Lopes, Sr.As a child, Lisas ear for music was exhibited by the age of 5, when she received a toy piano for Christmas. Though it was just a toy, Lisa learned to play actual songs on this instrument, impressing both family and friends. Lisas creativity was hardly limited to music only. Growing up as the big sister to her brother, Ronald, and a sister Raina, Lisa often entertained them with stories she wrote. Her gift as an artist was again exhibited during childhood, as she enjoyed drawing cartoons just for the fun of it.Creatively gifted, music has always been interwoven in the fabric of Lisas being. Her devotion to music served as a source of comfort, mental release, emotional support, and a sense of fulfillment.Fueled by ambition, Lisa moved to Atlanta in 1992, focused on pursuing a music career. Shortly after arriving here, Lisa met two ladies who soon became her best friends, collaborators and dream seekers. Together, Lisa, Tionne and Rozonda formed a hip-hop group that quickly captured the attention and the hearts of the world, TLC. Certainly Lisas creative influence was evident in the image and lyrics of the TLC message. Their first CD, Ooooooohhh On The TLC TIP, sold millions. Lisa was responsible for the rap lyrics, and also designed the trios costumes as well as the CD cover. In later CDs, CrazySexyCool and Fanmail, Lisa penned rap lyrics that mirrored her experiences , bared her heart, and depicted emotional and spiritual growth. Again, showing her creativity and natural talents, Lisa was responsible for designing the stage set for TLCs first major tour, as well as providing the creative concepts in TLCs videos. The unique image that TLC projected was created largely through Lisas creative insight/influence. TLCs artistry and popularity was recognized throughout the world as the group received both national and international recognition.Lisa's natural talents also extended into cooking, sewing and music production. Considered an outstanding chef by family and close friends, Lisa was recently working on a culinary concept tentatively dubbed Chef Eye Kitchen. In collaboration with her uncle, Lisa launched a line of hip-hop fashions. And, through her production company, Left Eye Productions, Lisa served as a mentor to the female groups Egypt, Blaque, Nandi, and Jena-si-qua.In recent years, Lisa became increasingly introspective, as she sought to discover and unleash her purpose. She regularly traveled to Honduras to commune with nature, participate in cleansing treatments, and focus on mental and spiritual renewal. Lisa took such delight in these travels, that she shared this experience with family and friends by bringing them to this home away from home to share her love for this experience. Those who know Lisa well are certainly acquainted with her generosity, vitality, independence and her ability to keep it real. Lisa enjoyed showering loved ones with her generosity, never expecting anything in return. It was not unusual to see Lisa reach out to help strangers. And, Lisa never failed to pay attention to young kids, whether they just wanted an autograph, a friendly ear, or simply to see a successful celebrity.We will always remember the wonderful memories we have of Lisa. Her quick smile, ready wit, generosity, and determination will always remind us of the Lisa we knew and loved. Her legacy is reflected in her humanitarianism, creativity, and, the lyrics in which she shared her heart and soul with her fans. Lisa will be lovingly remembered and missed by her family, friends and fans. Cherishing all that the private Lisa represented are: her adoring mother, Wanda Lopes Colemon, step-father Quynton Colemon; brother Ronald Lopes; step-brother Quynlan Colemon; Reverend Sherman Washington twodad; maternal grandmother Granny Lillie; Maternal grandfather and step-grandmother Jose and Eva Andino; grandfather Chic Chaneyfield; Paternal Great Grandmother Reverend Helen B. Hewlett; uncles and aunts Jose, Perez, Antonio, Michelle, Pamela, LaVeta, LaZanna, Dale, Charles Lopes, Anthony Lopes and Karen Chaneyfield; and, a host of Great Aunt's and Uncle's, cousin's and loving friend's.
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