Mrs. Wilma Leona Lee, of Farmington, passed away early Friday morning, April 17, 2009, at her residence, at the age of 78 years, 7 months & 4 days. Wilma was born on September 13, 1930, in St. Francois County, to George Frederick Newburger and Maude 'Alexander' Newburger. Wilma was also preceded in death by: her husband, William Carter Lee (Dec. 20, 2002); 1 Son, William Jefferey Lee; 1 Brother, Lee Newburger; 1 Grandchild & 1 Great-Grandchild.
Survivors Include : 4 Daughters - Frances Lee & Jack, of Bonne Terre; Sandy Duvall, of Farmington; Cathy Weston & Joe, of Sedgewickville, MO; Leslie & John Underwood, of Mineral Point. 3 Sons: Jerry (& Debbie) Lee, of Farmington; Tom (& Sandy) Lee, of Wyoming; Michael Lee & Darla, of Bonne Terre. One Sister; Geraldine Hull, of Doe Run. Also surviving are 15 Grandchildren; 5 Step-Grandchildren; 9 Great-Grandchildren and 6 Step, Great-Grandchildren.
Visitation : Monday, 6-8 p.m. Visitation resumes Tuesday , 6:30 am
Funeral : Tuesday, 11:00 a.m., April 21, 2009,
at : TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with Rev. Ronnie Payne officiating.
Interment follows at : Cove Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri.
Memorials to : * HospiceCare, Inc. &/or * The March of Dimes.
Grandma- Well I miss you already, but I know that you are in peace with Grandpa. I know that you will be with us always. I love you very much and so does Tony and Austin. Love you bunches Angie Lee
Leslie and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Stay strong through this hard time. Love always
I'm so sorry for your loss. I won't be able to attend the funeral because i have to work on Tuesday. I'm going to stop in on Monday evening before I go home. I'll see you then.
Grandma, Dusty, Dylan and I watched your video tribute, each of us were thinking of all the memories we've made. I KNOW I speak for all your grandchildren when I say your were an amazing grandma and without you our lifes wouldn't have been the same. I didnt matter who it was, it didnt take long for them to become attached to you. Love U always, The boys P.S. Don't have to much fun and miss my Graduation.
Alan, Tony & Family…..We are sorry for your loss. You all will be in our hearts, thoughts & prayers.
Leslie, Johnny and kids, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always and especially during this time of loss. Please know that we are always here for you if you need us. Leslie, I know your mom was a beautiful person because of the loving way you always spoke of her. We love you, The Steininger Family
Thinking of you, sorry for your loss.
Dear Family I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can be assured that comfort and hope are found in the pages of the Bible. Revelations 21: 4 tell us of a time when all the troubles that cause tears, will be no more. This is indeed a wonderful hope Please take care of yourselves. Sincerely Mrs. Watkins