Lila Irell Royals Lee Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lila Irell Royals Lee (Seminary, Mississippi), born in New Augusta, Mississippi, who passed away on January 16, 2024 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lila Irell Royals Lee to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Marselle Royals and Minnie Mae Lucas Royals; her husband Dr. J. D. Lee; her son John D. Lee, II (Johnny); her daughter-in-law Belinda Lee; and her siblings, Lucille Staggs, A. G. "Bud" Royals, Jamiedell Odom, Robert "Bob" Royals, JoAnne Lott and John Kenneth Royals.
She is survived by: her children, Mary Anne Sanford (Ike) of Seminary, Denise Lee of Pascagoula and Michael Lee of Seminary; her daughter-in-law Ellen Lee of Madison; and her grandchildren, Jessica Barrett (Mikey) of Seminary, Brittany Barrett (Stacey) of Seminary, Noah Sanford (Clancy) of Seminary and Zach Sanford (Aimee) of Mantee. She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family members, and friends.
