Ella Mae Lee was born on March 20, 1935, at Brushy Creek, Missouri, in Perry County, the daughter of William and Bertha Halpin, and passed away on July 5th, at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri, at the age of 91 years.

Ella was preceded in death by her parents, William (Bill) and Bertha Halpin, sister Virginia (Mack) Hudson, sister Ruby (Elzie) Wilson, brother Emmett (Ruby) Halpin, brother Paul (Ruby), Halpin.

Ella is survived by her husband Kenneth (Bud) Lee, who she married on November 6, 1965 in Fredericktown, Missouri, one daughter, Jeanne (Barry) Johnson, five (5) grandchildren, Patrick Nute; Kylie (Jerad) Wofford; James (Caryn) Johnson; Matthew Johnson; Jessica (Lowell) Tremain; nine (9) greatgrandchildren, Robert Foster, Jacob Johnson, Abigail, Ella and Megan Tremain, Gavin and Garrett Johnson, Claire and Stetson Wofford and (1) great great granddaughter Paisley Blake Johnson and many nieces and nephews.

Ella was a member of Calvary Church and loved the Lord; though she hadn't been well enough to attend services recently due to her illness.  Ella enjoyed yard sales, thrift stores, and spending time with her family and friends.  She loved watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and the Price is Right.  She loved her little dog Sassy.

Visitation will be at Follis and Sons Funeral Home in Fredericktown, Missouri, on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. with the funeral at 1:00 P.M. Burial will be at the Walker Memorial Cemetery immediately following the service.

Memorial may be made to Calvary Church.