Arlisha was born on May 26, 1973, in Lockport, New York, to her mother, Jeanette Owens. She graduated from Lockport Senior High School and went on to earn an associate’s degree in criminal justice from Niagara County Community College. In 1995, she proudly served in the United States Navy, where she was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Among her many accomplishments, she was especially proud of her work as a Patient Advocate for NexStage Medical in Boston, Massachusetts.

Arlisha passed away under the compassionate care of Niagara Hospice.

Arlisha cherished time spent with her family. She was the granddaughter of Elosie and James Owens and of Russell and Minnie Robinson. She is survived by her mother and her siblings: Stephanie Robinson (Lockport), Hannah Tillman (Seattle, WA), Rosalyn (Tevin) Dowdell (Rochester, NY), Christopher Parker (Rochester, NY), Shannon Armstrong (Rochester, NY), and Valerie Wolcott (Atlanta, GA). She is also survived by her dear friend Jasmin Incardona (Jacksonville, FL), as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She held a special bond with her nephew, DiAntre Cullens, nieces SanJi and JaNae Miller,and with her cousins Jared Owens, Marcus Webster, Branun Middleton, Brynell Middleton, Tarrence Owens, Curtis Hunter. She also shared a close and meaningful friendship with Rob and Liz Ayers. Arlisha was also grateful for her aunts and uncles who played pivotal roles in her life.

The family is grateful to Jonni Hannam for transporting Arlisha to her treatments.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.