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Shirley Lee Obituary

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Shirley Sutton Lee, 71, of Richmond Hill, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Savannah on August 26, 2018.
Shirley was born in Kenova, WV on May 2, 1947 and lived in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio before moving to Jacksonville, FL when her father was transferred there with Greyhound. She graduated from Dupont High School. She retired in 2011 as a jury administrator for the Southeast District of Georgia at the U.S. Federal Court House in Savannah, GA.
Shirley was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Sutton; mother-in-law, Virginia Lee; and brother-in-law, Michael Parenteau, Sr.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gary Lee; son, Douglas Lee; daughter, Kimberly Mason (Craig); granddaughter, Heather Mason; father, Joe Sutton, Sr.; sisters, Brenda Turner (Rex); and Barbara Cooper (John); brother, Joe Sutton, Jr.; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and Lisa Long.
Visitation will be from 6 – 8 pm on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel. Funeral services will begin on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 11:00 am with Sam Davis officiating. Pallbearers will be Luke Harris, Jason Sakelarios, Billy Reynolds, Eric Gaustad, Doug Sahlberg, Andrew Watt, and David Blige. Remembrances can be made to Hospice Savannah. Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.carterbryanchapel.com.

Published by BryanCountyNews from Aug. 28 to Sep. 4, 2018.
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My prayers go out to the family and friends for your loss. When a loved one becomes a memory they also become a treasure in our hearts. May those memories bring comfort and help you to endure during this difficult time. Know that God sees the painful effects of death and will soon eliminate it forever.

September 11, 2018

Sorry for your loss May God of all tender mercy comfort you in your times of sadness

September 4, 2018

Shirley was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed. Mom can't travel these days, but sends her love, as do we all.

Krista Lee McCrea

Family

August 29, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you Major..

Jack

August 29, 2018

So sorry for the loss of your sister and loving mother she was a beautiful person inside and out she is going to be missed by her family and friends may God wrap his arms around all of you in this time of sorrow

Patricia Neal

Family

August 29, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of your sister and mother Shirley was a wonderful person inside and out she will be surely missed by all her friends family and everybody that knew her I pray that God wraps his loving arms around all of you in this time of Sorrow

Patricia Neal

Family

August 29, 2018

We are sorry you loss. Shirley was a great freind. We will all miss very much.

Jeff Chaley and Emma Davis

Friend

August 29, 2018

Gary, Kimberly, Doug, and all family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for y'all. Know that she is walking the streets of gold with restored health right now and y'all will see her again. God bless y'all and know that I am praying for peace and comfort for y'all.

William Lee

Family

August 28, 2018

Sending love and prayers to Mrs. Shirley's family.

Michelle Wells

Friend

August 28, 2018

Our hearts are saddened to learn of our cousins passing. Shirley was a sweet lady and no doubt will be missed by many. Sorry we can't be with you all during this time. Know that we are praying for you all in the days and weeks ahead as you learn to live without her sweet presence in your life. We love you!!

Dawn Wellspring

Family

August 28, 2018

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.

Jeff and Stella Pilkington

Friend

August 27, 2018

My beautiful sister. I love you with all my heart and will miss you. So glad your pain is gone. I am so glad I got to spend time with you in the last week. Tell our mother we love her and I know she is holding you in her sweet arms. Love you, Brenda and Rex.

Brenda Turner

Sister

August 27, 2018

Sending my love and prayers for you all.

L'Angel Ingram

Family

August 27, 2018

A Beautiful soul that we met many years ago and she made a great impression on us with her strength and compassion and warmth for others. We will miss her greatly, may she RIP. Prayers and Love to her Family and Friends. Jo and Ralph McCoy

Jo and Ralph McCoy

Friend

August 27, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always, The Parenteaus ❤

Alena Parenteau

August 27, 2018

Alena Parenteau

Family

August 27, 2018

Aunt Shirley and Sutton family at our wedding

Alena Parenteau

Family

August 27, 2018

Kim and Family so sorry for your loss. Hoping for Gods loving arms to comfory you all in the days ahead. Shirley was a sweet lady . Love and Prayers from Jim and Pam Kennedy.

Pam Keneedy

Family

August 27, 2018

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