Mary Lou Lee

Mary Lou Lee, 71, a life-long resident of Independence, MO, passed away February 2, 2017. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday February, 9th and a funeral service will be Friday, February 10th at 10:00 a.m., both at Speaks Suburban Chapel 18020 E. 39th St., Independence MO 64055. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Mary was born October 15, 1945 to Elbert and Agnes (Calderon) Williams in Fresno, CA. She is preceded in death by her parents; 3 brothers, 2 sisters and her granddaughter, Misty Heath. Mary is survived by her three children, Tina Cross, Lisa Lee and Gary Lee; brother, Tony Bennett and sister, Beverly Smith; 5 grandchildren, Brandy Heath, Darionna Dawson, Breanna Lee, Darion Dawson III, and Amanda Lee; as well as, 1 great-grandson, Chazten Dawson and many nieces and nephews that she was crazy about. Also, she leaves behind her beloved dog, Twitch. Contributions may be made in Mary’s name to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO 64105.