Alisha Ann Willis

Alisha Ann Willis was born on February 1, 1969, in Memphis, Tennessee, the beloved daughter of Jimmy Willis and the late Pamela Kaye Clark. From the beginning, she carried a vibrant, spirited presence that was entirely her own.

Alisha lived with a colorful heart and an honest tongue, never hesitating to speak her mind. Those who knew her best cherished her for that directness, matched by a fiery spirit and a sharp sense of humor that filled rooms with laughter. She embraced life’s simple joys with genuine delight, finding happiness in her beloved dogs and a wide affection for animals that ranged from turtles to cows. She expressed her creativity through drawing and coloring, and she relaxed with her favorite shows, including Bob’s Burgers and Big Brother, or by listening to the music of Kenny Chesney that perfectly suited her free-spirited nature.

Family remained at the heart of Alisha’s world. She loved deeply and lived in a way that created lasting memories for everyone fortunate enough to share in her life.

Alisha passed away on March 6, 2026, in Ramer, Tennessee, at the age of 57. She is survived by her fiancé, Jay Richard; her sons, Thomas Elam and his wife Audrie of Austin, Texas, and Bradley Elam and his wife Brandi of Selmer, Tennessee; six grandchildren, Aurora Elam, Vera Elam, Iyla Elam, Harmon Elam, Bradley Elam II, and Coltley Elam; her father, Jimmy Willis; her sister, Sunny Hudson and husband Claudie of Ramer, Tennessee, and their children, Kayela Hudson and Marcus Hudson; and her two stepbrothers, Jason Willis and Jeff Willis. She was preceded in death by her mother, a grandchild, Karsyn Elam, and her stepfather, Lowell Clark.

She will be remembered for her bold spirit, her laughter, her creativity, and the deep love she held for her family and the small things that brought her joy.