Florence Lee Obituary
Florence Loraine Lee, 92, of Perry, passed away at her home on November 12, 2025. Private burial will take place at Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.
Florence was born on February 26, 1933, to Harry and Valborg (Larsen) Goodman. On December 30, 1978, she was united in marriage to Donald “Smokey” Lee in Des Moines, Iowa. The couple made their home in Perry, where they shared many happy years together. In later years, Florence and Smokey enjoyed traveling as flea market vendors throughout the Midwest.
She is lovingly remembered by her sons, Kenny (Lori) Anderson of Luther and Jerry Anderson of Perry; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Florence now reunites in eternal rest with her beloved husband, Smokey, and her granddaughter, Melissa Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Valborg Goodman, and her siblings: Donald Goodman, twins Leslie and Wesley Goodman, Stella Anderson, and Clyde Goodman.
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1721 Park St., Perry, IA 50220
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