Mary S. Lee, 74, a life-long resident of Polk County, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother and especially a devoted wife to her late husband, Frog Lee, and passed one day after their 56th wedding anniversary. Mary Lee was a dedicated school bus driver for more than 25 years for the Polk County School System, and she loved for her family to come home and join in a special family dinner.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leonard (Frog) Curtis Lee; father, Mike Goodman; and mother-in-law, Bessie Lee.
She is survived by her loving children, Robin (John) Blackburn and Curtis (Libby) Lee; mother, Ruby Marr; grandchildren, Josh (Angela) Blackburn, Jarrett Blackburn, Cameron Lee, Sean Lee, Emily Lee, Dawson Lee, Ryan Lee and a little princess; and brother, John (Terri) Goodman. Several sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends also survive.
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3 in the chapel of Higgins Funeral Home, with Pastor Richard Chastain and Pastor Chad Maxwell officiating. Interment will follow at Morgan Cemetery in Reliance, with her family serving as pallbearers.
Her family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 3 at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.HigginsFuneral.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.