Ann
Elizabeth Lee, 80, of Batson, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at
her residence. Ann was born February 7, 1939, in Batson to the late
Claude Durwood Dees and Ruby Smith.
A life long resident of Batson, Mrs. Lee held several jobs
throughout her life. She was most proud when she worked as a waitress at
the family diner, Gina’s Diner. There she enjoyed interacting with the
locals and always lending an ear and honest advice. She loved to cook
and looked forward to family gatherings. Family was most important to
Mrs. Lee. A true matriarch that will be greatly missed. Her legacy will
continue with her loving family.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Titus Carouthers
and Rufus Lee; sons, David Paul Carouthers, and Charlie Wayne
Carouthers; sister, Evelyn Straham; granddaughter, Jennifer Ann
LeNormand; and step-son, Gene Lee.
Those left to cherish Mrs. Lee’s memory include her sons, Ricky
Carouthers and wife Sandra, and Claude Marvin Carouthers; daughter,
Gaylon LeNormand and husband Rudy, and Beth Johnson; brother, Dearl Dees
and wife Abby; sisters, Ruby Tanner and husband Curtis and Claudine
Fregia; granchildren, Richard LeNormand, Julie Weaver, Regina Riley,
Ricky Dale Carouthers, Amanda Brackin, Eric LeNormand, J.C. Moody,
Brittney Palmer, Gene Lee Jr., Michael Lee and Rebecca Lee. She is also
survived by 20 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a
host of friends.
A service of remembrance will be Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 1:00
p.m. at Faith & Family Funeral Services, Inc. with Reverend Bill
Campbell officiating, interment will follow at Guedry Cemetery in
Batson. A gathering of Mrs. Lee’s family and friends will also be
Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Faith &
Family Funeral Services, Inc.
Honoring Mrs. Lee as pallbearers are Richard LeNormand, Ricky-Dale
Carouthers Jr., Eric LeNormand, J.C. Moody, Marcus Weaver, and Ryan
Riley. Honorary pallbearers will be James Poland, Aubrey Palmer, Jacob
Kitsmiller, and Beth Johnson.
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