Leona “Lee” J. Lancaster, of Niles
Oct. 13, 1943 — March 4, 2018
Niles Daily Star, Published 8:00 am Thursday, March 8, 2018
Oct. 13, 1943 — March 4, 2018
Leona “Lee” J. Lancaster, 74, of Niles, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at The Center for Hospice in South Bend.
Lee was born on Oct. 13, 1943, in Springfield to the late, Vyrl D. and Gracie (Jepma) Clark.
- Leona “Lee” J. Lancaster
Lee married the love of her life, Willie on Feb. 22, 1964, at a ceremony on the McClelland AFB in California. Throughout their 54 years of marriage they traveled to 49 of the 50 states, and all over Europe. Lee enjoyed wildlife of all types, including camping and fishing, to caring for all of God’s little creature’s. She loved to socialize with her neighbors and spending time with her family.
Lee is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Willie Lancaster of Niles; sons, Joe D. (Tina) Lancaster of Grayling, Michigan; Terry L. (Tami) Lancaster of Franklin, Wisconsin; daughter-in-law, Deborah Lancaster; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother, Delmar (Becky) Clark of Nevada; and a sister, Juanita (Al) Lee of Niles; along with a large extended family.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 12, at the Niles First Church of God, 33180 US 12, with Rev. Robert Jackson officiating. Atime of visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.
Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honor of Leona may do so to the Center for Hospice Care in South Bend or to the Niles First Church of God.
Condolences, photos and memories may be left for Lee at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles.
