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Phyllis Lee Obituary
CANTON - Phyllis R. Lee, 57, of 26501 N. Copperas Creek Road died at 7:17 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
She was born on Jan. 23, 1951, in Peoria to Leo and Ida (Heinz) Dooley. She married Richard L. Lee on Sept. 5, 1970, in Peoria. He survives.
Also surviving are her mother, Ida Boyer, and stepfather, Paul Brown, of Florida; three children, Jeff E. (Vicki) Lee, Jonathan Lee and Jessica Lee, all of Canton; two grandchildren, Haiden and Maya Lee; and two grandchildren on the way. Fourteen siblings also survive.
She was preceded in death by her father; daughter, Jaime Lee; sister, Laura Sells; and brother, Fred Dooley.
Phyllis worked for Kmart in Canton for 18 years.
She was a member of Memorial Christian Church in Peoria.
She enjoyed flower gardening, was a mushroom hunter, was a big Cardinals fan and thoroughly enjoyed her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.
Online condolences are available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
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Jody Penrod
January 13, 2009
Rick, Jeff,Jon, & Jessica, Words are not enough to describe the loss you are feeling. Phyllis was one of the greatest women I will ever meet in my life. I feel honored to of known her. She is in Heaven holding her little girls hand now. Love always, Jody (Krumholz) Penrod
Kim Kiesewetter (Krumholz)
January 6, 2009
Rick,Jeff,Jon & Jessica,
I am so sorry for your loss. Phyllis was a wonderful woman one of the best I have ever known. I will never forget her laugh & her smile. I remember her and Jamie dancing at my wedding. She has had such a impact on my life. Some of the best memories of my childhood were going to Phyllis's house. Jody and I were always begging to go. I loved her so and will never forget her. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you.
Julia Krumholz
January 6, 2009
Rick,Jeff,Jon,Jessica There are no words to explain how I feel. I just want you all to know, your wife, and your mother was a very big part of my life. I will miss her so much, her laugh,her talks, her secrets, everything. I just Thank God for giving me my hero Phyllis, for over 50 years of my life. God Bless, REST IN PEACE MY BEST FRIEND Love Always Julia
Marc Sells
January 6, 2009
Uncle Rick, Jeff, Jon, Jess. I want you all to know that we are thinking of you and praying for you. Aunt Phyllis was the most unselfish person in the world. No matter the situation she was always willing to give everything and ask for nothing. I will miss her with all of my heart but I know that she is now with Jaime and mom looking down and watching over all of us.
With all our Love,
Marc and Tara Sells
jennifer king
January 5, 2009
I would just like to say that Phyllis lee was one of greatest people god ever put on this earth, there was no finer. I Love her dearly, she is one of my sisters and always will be. My family has known her all her life. We all loved her. Rick, jessica, john and jeff may god keep you in his hands and help you thru this. Please no that I am always here for you. You are family and always will be
Love Jennifer
Michelle Stalter
January 3, 2009
I know I speak for my brothers as well, but I just have to say what a wonderful Aunt she has been to all of us. She would do anything for anyone if she cared about you; she didn't have a selfish bone in her body. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed being with family and friends...especially if she was cooking for the lot of them; and a great cook she was!!! I know she's dancing with Jaime now and happier than any of us, which gives me comfort. Thank God for blessing us with her life here on earth!!
Kim Baker
January 3, 2009
I am sooo sorry, Uncle Rick! I can only imagine what you are going through right now. Though time and miles have come between us over the years, I just want to say that I am here for anything if any of you are in need! I have really been remembering a lot about Aunt Phyllis and, you know, the thing that always come to my mind is her laugh...one of a kind! She was a beautiful woman and I will miss her! I love you all!
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