Fernandina Beach, Florida - Born on October 8, 1953, in Ottumwa, Iowa to the late Dr. Herbert and Mrs. Hazel Wormhoudt. She was raised in Ottumwa, Iowa and graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1971. She enjoyed activities such as ballet, synchronized swimming, playing the flute in the high school band and riding her horse, Champ.

Lisa achieved her Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development from Iowa State University, where she was a sister in the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She later went in to earn her Master's Degree. She dedicated her life to education and was a beloved teacher to many local children. She could rarely go out in public without someone saying "Hi Ms. Lisa!"

Lisa loved animals, searching for sharks teeth on the beach and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed reuniting with her Tri-Delta sisters for "Girls Trips". Lisa was an amazing sister, wife, mother and friend.

Lisa leaves behind her husband, Leon Nicholls, of 20 years, Fernandina Beach, brother James F. Wormhoudt (Debbie) of Fernandina Beach, Kari Nickel of Fernandina Beach. Jennifer (Nickel) Goede (William) of Mascoutah, Illinois, John Nickel (Courtney) of Wittman, Arizona, Christopher Nicholls (Alex) of Nova Scotia, Canada and Lisa (Nicholls) Howe (John) of Birmingham, England. Grandchildren Tollieve Schaller of Scottsdale, Arizona, Abigail and Benjamin Goede of Mascoutah, Illinois and Max and Ella Howe of Birmingham, England. Niece Whitney (Hastings) Sadberry (Matt) of Fernandina Beach and nephew Justin Hastings (Melissa) of Plantation, Florida.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday. May 1, 2026 at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home, located at 1305 Atlantic Avenue in Fernandina Beach, Florida. The family will receive friends from 10:00am until the hour of service at Oxley-Heard at 11:00am

Lisa will be laid to rest in Bosque-Bello Cemetary in Fernandina Beach, Florida following the service.

We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support. Let us remember Lisa with smiles and celebrate the impact she had on our lives. Though we mourn her loss, her love will forever guide us.