Shirley Ann

Lee

Mrs. Shirley A. Lee of Warrenton, MO, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was born September 15, 1939, in St. Louis, MO to the late Robert and Frances Copeland. Shirley had reached the age of 84 years.

Shirley was united in marriage to David Lee, Sr. on December 30, 1961. To this union they were blessed with three children, Cynthia, Sherrie, and David. Shirley was known as being the "leader of the pack" and always taking care of everyone. She was a strong willed lady and very independent, but also knew how to have fun and entertain especially with her cooking. After a fun night out, she would go home and make everybody biscuits and gravy. Shirley enjoyed gardening and planting tomatoes with her husband. Her biggest enjoyment was her family, whom meant the most to her.

Shirley is survived by her children, Cynthia Stanek, Sherrie Lee, David Lee, Jr. and wife (Missy), and step daughter Karen Wagner; grandchildren, Joshua Smith, Jordann Monson (Josh), Nathan Smith (Yuru), Jami Lee, Alex Stanek, Baylee Smith (Michael), John "JP" Stanek (Janelle), and Angie Vanpelt (Andy); great grandchildren, Gavin and Lily Stanek, Elizabeth Vanpelt, and Thomas and Evelyn Perkins; siblings, Mary Tippit, Virginia Richter (Jim), Bobbee Dixon (Rich), Margaret Dixon (Tom), Linda "Susie" Barton (Ron), Betty "Jeanie" Pentola, Janet Bradshaw (John), Bob "Jr" Copeland, and Terri Job. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Frances Copeland, her loving husband David Lee Sr. and one sister Cathy Copeland. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, dear aunt to her many loving nieces and nephews, cousin, and a friend to many.

The family will be hosting A Celebration Of Life Visitation on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 10:00AM-12:00PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton, with A Celebration Of Life Service to immediately follow at 12:00PM. Memorials are appreciated to The Warrenton Elks in honor of Shirley. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net