Lorraine Russell Lee Obituary
In loving memory of Lorraine Russell Lee in Skyland, North Carolina, who departed this world on June 3, 2024 at the age of 97. Lorraine Russell leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Leonard Russell (Ernie) and Eurie Vesta Adams Russell of Athens, TN.; her son Robert Ernie; and her great grandchild Isaac Lee. She is survived by: her children, Linda Minor (Lee) of Sylva, NC, Laura Cook (Tom) of Rock Hill, SC and Dr. Luke Lee (Nora) of Jonesborough, TN.; her grandchildren, Tamara Kelly (Tom), Travis Turrentine, John Cook (Lindsay), Russell Cook (Taylor), Mallory Collins (Alex), Dr. Matthew Lee (Laura) and Dr. Megan Lee; her great grandchildren, Adam Kelly, Mary Kelly, Salem Turrentine, Camryn Collins, Chandler Collins, Cayden Collins, Addie Cook, Watson Cook, Ellis Cook and Grady Cook; her friend Lorraine; and her great grandchildren, Travis Turrentine, John Cook, Russell Cook, Dr. Matt Lee and Keaton Turrentine.
During Covid they crocheted/knitted 500 toboggans.
In lieu of the flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the Legacy Fund at First Baptist Church, 669 W. Main St., Sylva, NC 28779 where she was under their Watch Care during these last 10 years while living in Sylva. Donations may also be made to her home church, First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 867, McCaysville, GA 30555.
