Annie Lee Obituary
Annie Jo Riley Lee passed away March 28, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born September 17, 1942 to the late George and Velma Riley.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Earl D. Lee; five brothers; two sisters and son-in-law, James Burge.
She is survived by her daughters, Ann (Mike) Cottle and Earline Burge; grandchildren, LeeAnn (Zach) Cottle, Jannie (Justin) Puckett, Dusty Burge, Samantha Burge, Jamie Matsko, Emily (Jay) Burge, Cody (Kaitlyn) Burge, Jennifer (Jose) Cashman, Jessica (Matt) Cashman, Devin (Tony) O'Dell and Amanda (Adam) Robbins; thirteen great-grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Vera Riley and a host of nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at New Live Oak Cemetery with Ret. Salvation Army Officer Beth Sanders Forrer officiating. Visitation will be at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home in Selma from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., prior to the graveside service.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Royce Riley, Jr. Billy Perry, Kenneth Riley, J.R. Lee, George Riley and Craig Lee. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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