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for Leola Lee
Dianne Adamore
December 20, 2024
We still speak of you often with great fondness and laughter. Not only were you a loving, caring, giving Aunt, you were hilariously funny. We miss you dearly and love you more.
Yvonne Johnson
December 20, 2024
I think about you often. Missing you.
Yvonne Johnson
December 20, 2023
I miss my Aunt.
Dianne Miller Adamore
December 21, 2022
You still invade my thoughts on a regular basis. Your witty humor, delicious food and most of all, your love of family. Thank you for gracing ours.
Emily
December 20, 2022
Missing you dearly
Dianne Miller Adamore
December 25, 2021
Still thinking of you regularly and always smile at what a unique woman you were. No one loved sports more than you. And you analyzation of the players were so funny. So, so glad I spent so much time at your house in my youth.
dianne miller
December 20, 2020
Our Aunt Leola was an amazing woman. Truly a pioneer, not only in her dedication to Jehovah GOD, but in her entrepreneurship. She baked, took care of children, worked at a cleaners. All while being a wife, mother and pioneer. She was the keeper of the family photos and was funny without ever trying to do so. Still loving you greatly.
emily johnson
December 20, 2020
Missing you auntie
Dianne Miller Adamore
January 5, 2020
You are still thought of fondly all the time. My husband and I were watching a holiday cake challenge on the food channel, (one of your favorite shows). I told him you were way ahead on your time as you decorated cakes with themes way back in the day. You left so many memories for us to cherish. We love you, Leola.
yvonne johnson
December 20, 2019
Missing you rest easy my aunt
dianne miller adamore
January 21, 2012
you have left such a legacy of love, humor and the love of good food to us all. i smile when i think of you. such fond memories your mystery soups and wonderful cakes. there is way i can watch the food network or family feud and not think of you. we are all so blessed you wrer our aunt.
Dianne Miller Adamore
October 30, 2011
I think of you often, Auntie Lee. I watch the food channel all the time and think I got this trait from you. Your sense of humor still makes us laugh. We all miss your cooking. You are never far from our thoughts. Our lives are so much richer because of you. We love and miss you.
March 6, 2011
Dear Yvonne,
I googled you today hoping to connect with you since we have not talked in a long time. I am so sorry to see you lost your Mom. Please connect with me on facebook when you have a chance. Jan
Connie Miller
February 25, 2011
It took me some time to find words to express the loss of my aunt. I had been numb for weeks after her passing. I finally prayed about it and suddenly I had this flashback of when I was a little girl (4 or 5 years old) and ran away from home. Well, first of all Aunt Leola lived a very short distance from the house, but I had to cross Van Buren to get to her house. When she opened the door and saw me standing there without anyone with me, she was speechless at first. She then proceeded to sit me down at the table, gave me a bowl of ice cream and called my mom on the phone. As she was talking, Uncle William looked at me and smiled and then my dad came through the door and said "I can't believe she did it." I just knew I waa going to be punished, but dad and uncle William sat down and started their own conversation, and my Aunt Leola came and sat with me at the table....I wondered why God was showing me this flashback, and then I felt my heart open. I knew it was at that age in that moment in time when she showed me unconditional love, we had a heart-to-heart connection. And with all the memories of her, some funny and some sad, I will always cherish for she truly had a loving heart.
Gean White
January 20, 2011
Yvonne and family...what can I say about Leola that has not been said. Yvonne., how far back our family's go. I have thought so much about you, thought about all the memories we have shared in this LONG friendship that has lasted over 40 years. I don't think we have ever had an argument in all that time. You are one of my sisters.. We have been friends since we were ten years old, living on Oaklawn Avenue! What a long time. I thought about us going to London Canada and to Chicago staying at my aunt's house, and so many more times., About riding to the Kingdom Hall with Glenn, getting hit by the caboose with Cecil and surviving (if that would have been one of the cars of today we probably would have all been killed). My heart goes out for you and I felt awful and I still do, for the fact that I was ill and unable to come to the memorial service, if only to support you, Dianne and the rest of the family. I feel I know you all so well I feel as though a family member died. Leola definitely had spunk! She said it like it is. You did not have to wonder what she thought about you. That being said...I KNOW SHE LOVED ME AS MUCH AS I LOVED HER., When I was young she chastised me for trying to get away with things my mother didn't know. When she told me to either tell or she'd tell, I knew she meant it. She did not want me to live a double life, as in my teens I tried to do. No one can ever say that Leola did not love Jehovah, or that she did not love you. You two were the things she talked about most. Please know I love you very much and in time I know you will be okay. With much love, your dear friend.
Ron and Liz Lee
January 5, 2011
To yvonne and family: we are so sorry to hear about the death of leola. She will be greatly missed. I feel as if i have known her forever. You are in our prayers and thoughts. May your faith and trust in Jehovah and the warm embrace of family and friends substain and comfort you at this most difficult timr.
January 3, 2011
Dear Yvonne and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We feel honored to have been involved in your mother's life. She was a delightful woman with lots of determination! Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Fondly, The Centracare staff
January 3, 2011
Dear Yvonne and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We feel blessed to have been involved in your mother's life. She was a delightful woman with strong determination. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Fondly, The Centracare staff
CentraCare
January 3, 2011
Dear Yvonne, We were so blessed to know and care for your mom here at CentraCare. She was very special to us and we will never forget her. We loved her beautiful smile and her spunky attitude. She will be greatly missed. May God give you and your family comfort and peace, Deb & Toni (clinic nurses)
Roger Johnson
January 1, 2011
You are going to be forever missed
Sandra Miller
December 31, 2010
Yvonne, may you cherish the memories of your Mom (Aunt Leola) forever. Remember, she always tried to do what was best for you. When we were little kids, Dianne and I would come over to the house to play with you. Aunt Leola would put us to work washing dishes, sweeping the floors, etc. You would be in the living room playing on the floor with your paperdolls (smile). I, also would go and help Leola set up cakes she had made. Beside being beautiful, her cakes taste good too. She will be loved and missed forever.
Clara Tolls Burton
December 30, 2010
Yvonne, it's been a long time since we've had contact. Even so, I remember your mom fondly. She was a wonderful woman. My deepest sympathy to you & your family.
December 30, 2010
Dear Yvonne and family. I wanted to express my condolences to you all. We so enjoyed the time spent with Leola here at our center. I'll not forget my first visit with her to complete my assessment. Her determination, kindness, and love of family was obvious even through her confusion. We enjoyed our short time of working with her. Take comfort in knowing she is now at peace. Blessings to you and your family. Alice Richmond, CentraCare Intake Coordinator
Tina Morris
December 30, 2010
To the family of Leola Lee. Man my heart hurt so much. She was my Leola I love her so much. Man me and her would hang out when all of the other children fell a sleep. She would say Tina just lay there and when everyone else went to sleep we would go shopping door to door and just hang out. I would help her make her cakes and when she leave the room she would say Tina don't eat the frosting and right when she step out I would get me a finger full before she came back and she knew and would laugh at me. I Love her so very much. I will miss how she would make me laugh. Tina Morris and Family.
Allen Adamore
December 28, 2010
She was a wonderful Aunt who always asked my wife, her neice Dianne Miller Adamore, about me and how I was doing when she didn't see me. Her sense of humore either made me laugh, smile or contemplate. I thank God for having the priviledge to have met her and thank Him for him allowing us to share in his blessings together.
dianne miller-adamore
December 28, 2010
where do i begin? i spent as much time at my aunt leola's home as i did at my own. so many memories of her love of sports. we would watch wrestling every sunday after coming home from the meeting. she was an avid fan of roller derby, too. she loved basketball and had many funny comments about the players; she knew stats, too. aunt leola loved to cook and would watch the cooking channel for even more ideas of dishes to make. no one could top her in cake decorating. she would lend a helping hand to everyone and would tirelessly care for family members in need. she would always make me laugh when i would come home to see her and she would ask where was my husband. when i told her he was at home, she would always tell me he was going to divorce me for leaving him home alone. when i got married, she asked me if i knew anything about my husband's ex wife. i asked her like what? she replied like if she's alive!!!! she was truly a funny person and i will miss her so so much. yvonne, you know i am always here for you. i loved your mother so.
Grace Bell-Morris
December 27, 2010
Yvonne, I will always remember what a blessing that you were to your mom and dad my cousin William when you were born, you made them very happy and proud parents. Leola looked out for my children with love and she will truly be missed, she always made me laugh and feel better. with love- Grace Bell Morris-and Family
Grace Bell-Morris
December 27, 2010
Yvonne, I will always remember what a blessing that you were to your mom and dad my cousin William when you were born, you made them very happy proud parents. Leola looked out for my children with love and she will truly be missed, she always made me laugh and feel better. with love-Grace Bell Morris and Family--Thanks again Leola
DAJA JOHNSON
December 27, 2010
MY AUNT WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON. I ALWAYS ENJOYED SPENDING TIME WITH HER. MY FAVORITE MEMORY OF MY AUNT WAS WHEN WE BAKED CAKES AND COOKIES AND DECORATED THEM. THAT WAS SOMETHING SHE WAS ALWAYS GOOD AT. I HAD FUN JUST LEARNING NEW THINGS FROM HER AND GETTING TO KNOW HER HAS BEEN A JOY. THE LAST MOMENTS I SPENT WITH HER WILL STAY IN MY MEMORIES FOREVER. AUNT LEOLA, YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART.
L.O.V.E,
DAJA
EMILY JOHNSON
December 27, 2010
TO YVONNE
IAM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS... AUNT LEOLA WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON,WHO LOVED TO GIVE A HELPING HAND TO HER FAMILY(WHICH WAS ALWAYS APPRECIATED)AND TO OTHERS. MY FONDEST MEMORY OF HER
WAS WHEN WE USED TO DECORATE WEDDING CAKES AND THEN DELIVER THEM AND SETUP THE COLORED FOUNTAINS AND BRIDGES COMING DOWN THE SIDES. AND THE LONG NIGHTS WHEN I SPENT THE NIGHT LAUGHING AND TALKING. LETS NOT FORGET THE FUNNY THINGS SHE USED TO SAY. SHE ALSO LOVE COOKING NEW RECIPES OFF THE COOKING CHANNELS AND HAVING US TO SAMPLE THEM. THIS IS WHAT I WILL MISS THE MOST. HER MEMORIES WILL BE WITH ME FOREVER AND CHERISHED DEEPLY. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
LOVE ALWAYS YOUR COUSIN (EMMA-LEE)
YVONNE JOHNSON
Linda Moore
December 27, 2010
To the family of Mrs. Lee;
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Lee. She was a very special person to our family. She will truly be missed, but we will always have all the beautiful memories of her in our hearts. Our deepist sympathy.
~~~The Moore Family.
Joseph Bell
December 26, 2010
to my cousin Yvonne,and family we are truely sorry for our lost.Joe Bell & family
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