Frances “Fran” Lee, 80, of Deposit, passed away on Oct. 26, 2021, at UHS Wilson Hospital in Johnson City.
She was predeceased by her parents William and Lottie Barnes; her loving husband Burt Lee; and siblings Barbara, Ken, Carl, Lyle, Betty, Jim, Bobby and Bud.
Fran is survived by her children Vicky (Bob) Tarbox, Burt Jr. (Brenda) Lee and Francine (Les) Spicer; grandchildren Brandy, Robert, Danielle, Austin, Ava, Josh, and Justin; great-grandson S.J.; siblings Mary, Joyce and Ed; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Fran was born and raised on a farm in Johnny Brook with her 11 brothers and sisters. She married Burt Lee in 1956. She worked with Burt keeping the books and assisting in his business wherever she was needed. She also ran “Fran’s Restaurant” in McClure for many years. Fran was an avid gardener and she also enjoyed shopping. Every Christmas she spoiled her family with gifts. Fran will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, at 10 a.m. at Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 78 Second St. Deposit.
Interment will be held in the McClure Cemetery, McClure.
The family received friends at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
