Dorothy Mildred Smith Lee

Dorothy Mildred Smith Lee obituary

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New Orleans, Louisiana

Dorothy Lee Obituary

God needed an Angel and on Friday, May 15, 2015 Dorothy Mildred Smith Lee, known as "Doll" to many was born January 30, 1920 in New Orleans, Louisiana, transitioned from time to eternity. She was the eldest of ten children to the late Thornton and Beatrice (Lewis) Smith. Educated in New Orleans Public Schools and worked as a beautician and homemaker. She leaves to cherish her memory, Children: Nathaniel Lee (Enola), Rev. Leonard Lee (Shon), Gerald Lee (Clara), Rose (Lee) Huntley, Thaddeus Lee, Jr. (Lenita); Grandchildren (25): Malcolm Lee, Jr., Marvin Lee, Ericka (Lee) Williams, Derek Lee, Victoria (Lee) Wash, Kina Lee, Kamille (Lee) Thomas, Ta (Lee) Gordon, Tanisha Lee, Leonard Quincy Lee, Sr., Yohance Lee, Mia Lee, Yahleesa (Lee) Jackson, Gerald Lee, Jr., Quinn Huntley, Kanika (Huntley) Simmons, Derrick Huntley, Ivy (Huntley) Johnson, Theo Huntley, Ronya (LaFrance) Albert, Kerwin LaFrance, Thaddeus Lee, III, Tramaine Lee-Lewis, Travis Lee, Tracci Lee; Fifty-four (54) Great-Grandchildren; Four (4) Great-Great Grandchildren; Brother, James Smith; Daughters-in-law: Josie Lee, Geraldine Lee, and Brenda Wilson. Relatives, friends of the family, and churches are invited to attend the services at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 1437 Caffin Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117 on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 10:00 am; Interment: Providence Memorial Park, 8200 Airline Highway, Metairie, Louisiana 70003. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana. Viewing from 8:30- 10:00 am.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from May 21 to May 22, 2015.
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You are like my sister and brothers and I share this special time with you from a distance. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. God bless and keep you! Much love from my heart to yours, Mary Harrell

May 30, 2015

Comfort comes in many ways__
a thoughtful prayer,
a gentle smile,
a loving hug.
May the love of Christ comfort you in this difficult time and bring you peace.

Avis Hebert

May 29, 2015

God has promised: Though grief may overshadow you, it will not consume you. Though sorrow fills your soul, it will fade away.
Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Helen Bush McMiller
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

May 29, 2015

Do not cast me off in the time of old age; do not forsake me when my strength is spent. Psalm 71:9 aunt Dot I'm glad you had your Son & daughter in law to be with you.God has called you from your labor to everlasting Joy and Peace. Your Niece, June

Ursula June Lee

May 24, 2015

Kina Lee (and family): May the peace grace of Christ, that which beyond all understanding, cover you and your family during this difficult time.

Pinkey Ferdinand

May 23, 2015

My condolences to the entire Lee family. Celebrate your mother's BLESSED long life that was a gift from God.
Keep her in your heart with all your memories of times past and may God continue to watch over all of you with his LOVE.

Alma Mercadal (Dominique)

May 22, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

gracie albert

May 22, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mary B. & Frank Jones

May 22, 2015

My sincerest condolences to the Lee family on the lost of your dear mom and grandmother. May God cloak you all in his loving arms as you mourn her passing.

Paulette Pierce
ExxonMobil Family

Paulette Pierce

May 22, 2015

Leonard and family - I was so sorry to learn about the death of your beloved mother. Please know that you have my deepest and sincere sympathy.

Ann Coston

May 22, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Audrey Watson

May 20, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Gloria Crook

May 20, 2015

May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones.

May 19, 2015

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