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Carol Lekavich Obituary
Carol Lekavich, known by Lee Lee, went to be with the Lord at age 62 after a two year battle with cancer. Carol grew up in Staunton, Virginia and later attended college in North Carolina. After college, Carol moved to Virginia to further her education and be closer to family. Carol worked in the Norfolk Public School system until retiring in 2013. She poured her heart into furthering early education development for children in the community. Carol wore her heart on her sleeve and made time for everyone. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Robert Putney; son, Greg Lekavich and his wife Erin; daughter, Abby Berquist and her husband John; youngest daughter, Megan McCormack and her husband, John in addition to their three boys to whom she was Grammy; brother, Calvin Jr. Depew and his wife Kenny; brother, Robert Depew; and sister-in- law, Carol Depew. She was preceded by her parents, Calvin and Marilyn; and her firstborn son, Alex Lekavich. Carol's deep faith in Jesus carried her through life and the last trying years. We will honor her with a celebration of life service on Saturday, December 5, at 10 a.m. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1004 Graydon Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507. If you would like to wear the color periwinkle in honor of stomach cancer awareness, we invite you to do so.
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Beck Vasgaard
November 30, 2015
To Lee Lee's family and friends...met her at LR. What fun we all had! What a huge heart and beautiful smile, sweet laughter! Our prayers are with you all. Even tho I had not talked with her in years, she leaves a huge hole in my heart.
Nancy Wilcox
November 29, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about LeeLee. She was a special friend many years ago at Sacred Heart Church when our children were young. I will always remember her beautiful smile and how genuine she was. I have not seen her for many years but hearing about her passing made me so sad. My thoughts and prayers are with her children and their families. Nancy Wilcox
November 27, 2015
Megan and Abby and family, you have been in my thoughts during the last month. You were blessed to have such a very special mom. She was an amazing person, teacher and friend. I remember our years at First Pres. Love Sally Marr
Jentsch Family
November 27, 2015
Greg you are in our thoughts and prayers!
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faye knorr/gormley
November 24, 2015
Such a wonderful , loving lady--so many will miss you. Prayers to the family!
November 24, 2015
Lee Lee... you were the sweetest, kindest, most selfless person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I will miss you sooooo. My heart is forever broken.
Love, Tassie
Bob Depew
November 24, 2015
Your life was a testament to the importance of family. Your devotion to your children was boundless and I see so many of your best qualities in them.I will miss you always.
Debra Morris
November 23, 2015
You are now cheering with the Angels, LeeLee, rest in peace. May God give His peace to your family during this time.
Debbie(Whitmore) Morris, R.E. Lee, class of '71.
Carol Depew
November 23, 2015
My sister, my friend, my angel, I will miss you forever.
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