Patricia Lee, 75, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.
She was born April 1, 1948, in Salem, the daughter of Clayton Oga Branson and Viola Lucille (Nauert) Branson. She married Clarence R. ‘Babe’ Lee on December 5, 1964, and he preceded her in death on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
Patricia is survived by her five children: Richard Lee of Sandoval, Diana Kleiboeker and husband Scott of Centralia, William “Bill†Lee of Sandoval, Shirley Hernandez of Centralia, and Sharon Lee of Sandoval; eleven grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; one brother: Paul Branson and wife Marilyn of Salem; special friends: Ronnie and Ella Wolfe of Centralia; also several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, a son: Allen Lee, a daughter-in-law: Sharon Lee, and a son-in-law: Joseph Hernandez.
Patricia spent many hours putting together puzzles. She liked to play BINGO and poker machines. She enjoyed watching Cardinals Baseball. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family and friends.
A Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia. Private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may made to the family and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 6280, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Lee Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com
