Lessie G. Lee
Died May 4, 2014
SUTTONS BAY - Lessie Genievra Lee, 84,
formerly of Dallas, Texas, and a Suttons Bay, Michigan resident since 2011,
passed away peacefully Sunday, May 4, 2014, at Tendercare Health Center of
Leelanau. She was born October 3, 1929, in Dexter, New Mexico, the daughter of
Denzel & Ollie Lee.
Lessie retired in 1985 after a long career as a computer programmer for Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM. She moved to Texas after retirement to live near family.
Lessie is survived by one daughter, Letha Harshman & her husband Brent of Traverse City, MI, and three grandchildren, Dr. Leeanne Harshman of Dallas, TX, Jonathan Harshman & wife Lisa of Bakersfield, CA, and Paul David Harshman of Traverse City. She also leaves behind her brother Hansel Lee and family of Denver, CO. Three other brothers, Denzel Jr, Harold B. & Kenneth Lee predeceased her. A lifelong member of the Church of Christ, Lessie will be remembered for her generosity and service to others, especially those in need. Lessie’s desire was that her body be donated to medical science, her last act of selflessness.
A small family memorial service is planned later this year. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Eastern European Mission (eem.org) or Abilene Christian University (acu.edu).
Lessie retired in 1985 after a long career as a computer programmer for Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM. She moved to Texas after retirement to live near family.
Lessie is survived by one daughter, Letha Harshman & her husband Brent of Traverse City, MI, and three grandchildren, Dr. Leeanne Harshman of Dallas, TX, Jonathan Harshman & wife Lisa of Bakersfield, CA, and Paul David Harshman of Traverse City. She also leaves behind her brother Hansel Lee and family of Denver, CO. Three other brothers, Denzel Jr, Harold B. & Kenneth Lee predeceased her. A lifelong member of the Church of Christ, Lessie will be remembered for her generosity and service to others, especially those in need. Lessie’s desire was that her body be donated to medical science, her last act of selflessness.
A small family memorial service is planned later this year. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Eastern European Mission (eem.org) or Abilene Christian University (acu.edu).
Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
Lessie was beautiful inside and out. I met her at Preston Road Church of Christ at a time when I was struggling. She reached out to me very gently and helped me get through that difficult time. I lost touch with Lessie when she could no longer come to our church. Thank you for posting her obituary in the Dallas newspaper. I will cherish sweet, beautiful memories of Lessie.
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