Laura Lee's Obituary
Decatur- Laura Lee, 81, of Decatur passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 in her home with her family at her side.
A service to celebrate the life of Laura will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at New Salem Baptist Church with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. till the time of the service. Interment will be at the Mary Queen of Angels Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family.
Laura was born July 25, 1930 in Osceola, Arkansas, the daughter of Henry and Addy (Turner) Louis. She was a retired Caterpillar worker. She married Ira Lee Jr. He preceded her in death in 2008.
She is survived by her children; Hail (Geri) Louis, Gladys Cole, Ella Lee, Ira Lee III, Gracie Lee, Letha Lee, and Charles Lee, Linda (Larry) McFarland, sister; Lucille Minter, companion; Tommy Kizer Jr., and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Laura was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers, two sisters, and one daughter.
The family of Laura is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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