AMELIA LEAVELL ASKEW

Amelia Leavell Askew, 90, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in her sleep on July 24, 2010. She was born April 24, 1920 in Memphis, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-three years, Lee H. Askew, Jr. formerly of Askew, Mississippi, and two sisters, Elizabeth L. Hughes and Milbrey L. Glass. She is survived by her sister, Maude Anne McCormick of Memphis and her sister-in-law, Mary West Hammond also of Memphis. Amelia had been a faithful member of Calvary Episcopal Church, and St. Peter Catholic Church, where she and her late husband were married. She is survived by her six children, Lee H. Askew III (Annette) of Memphis; Susan A Sanders (Franklin) of Westpoint, TN; Mark W. Askew (Rebecca) of Cordova; Luciann A. Clauson (Steve) of Stillwater, Minnesota; John O. Askew (Debra) of Orlando, Fl; and Amy A. Byrd (Ben) of Brentwood, TN; twenty-two grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Amelia and Lee had a wonderful marriage full of adventures and lived in San Jose, Costa Rica, Lincoln, Nebraska, Tampa, FL, and Little Rock, AR. Everyone who met Amelia loved her and will be saddened by her passing. Since 1985, Amelia served as comptroller of Askew Properties, a local real-estate company. Amelia Askew’s life was an unforgettable example of Christian devotion and godliness. Her inspiring joy and constant encouragement to all who knew her will be long remembered and truly missed. Family and friends will rise up to bless her memory. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, at Canale Funeral Directors, 2700 Union Extended. Funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 28 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 190 Adams Avenue, with burial following in Memorial Park Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to The Hospitality Hub, 146 Jefferson, Memphis, 38103 Canale Funeral Directors 901-452-6400