Lisa Rae Pelio-Hyde, age 68, of Blue Eye, Missouri.

Lisa Rae Pelio-Hyde, age 68, of Blue Eye, Missouri, passed away January 29, 2025, with family by her side. She entered this life on December 9, 1956, the daughter of Andrew and Lena (Stine) Pelio in Flint, Michigan. Lisa was joined in marriage to the love of her life on July 7, 2001, to James Russell Hyde Jr.

A gifted dancer, Lisa transformed her talent into an art with ballet, jazz, and tap dancing. Lisa was a satellite instructor for her mother’s studio until her mother retired and she took over the studio to continue the legacy, where she taught and owned Pelio School of Dance. She danced with Nova Nada Company for many years in Michigan. Lisa was a part of the Actors Equity Association and served for four years on the Humanities Council for the state of Michigan.

With an ability to weave words into a picture, Lisa wrote the book Shattered-But God. She was a firm believer in God and reveled in her faith. Lisa loved going antiquing, tending to her chickens, decorating, and listening to the songbirds outside. Lisa loved her farm and the beautiful views around the property. She was a homecare companion with Visiting Angels. Her favorite flowers were roses, sunflowers, and hydrangeas. More than anything else, Lisa loved her family; they were her world. The memories and moments created throughout her life will be cherished by all who knew her.

Lisa is survived by her husband of twenty-three years, Jim Hyde of Blue Eye, Missouri; son, James Russell Hyde, III of Racine, Wisconsin; sister, Luanna Foster of Flint, Michigan; nephews: Logan Hansen of San Franscico, California, and Whitney Hansen of Kalamazoo, Michigan; five great-nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Blue Eye, 14600 AR-21, Oak Grove, Arkansas. Flowers are appreciated but if you would like to make memorial contributions, they may be made to Samaritan’s Purse, www.samaritanspurse.org. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.