Delories Ann Lee

Delories Lee, of Terrell, passed away with her family at her side, on the afternoon of Feb. 15, 2018. She was born October 6, 1935 in Story, Oklahoma to Willie Leander and Geneva Faye Pesterfield, both of whom preceded her in death along with her siblings, James and Billie Jean. Delories attended elementary school at Story and Whitebead, rural schools in central Oklahoma. She graduated from Maysville High School after which she attended Oklahoma A&M. She met the love of her life, Paul Lee, and married him in 1963. Paul and Delories made their home in Yukon, OK where she worked for many years as Assistant to City Manager. She excelled at her position in that her attention to detail, scheduling as well as her friendly and approachable personality ensured that each resident and community member felt that their input was valued and honored. Delories’ favorite TV show was Judge Judy, whom she favored in appearance. She enjoyed spending time with her family with garage sales being one of her favorite pastimes. She was sometimes a “good kind of crazy” in that she wanted every outing to be fun and a great memory for everyone and she was up to going anywhere for any adventure especially with her beloved grandchildren! In the last 8 years, she and her daughters started a new tradition of mother/daughter retreats around each Thanksgiving. These times were spent remembering, sharing and growing closer-time that was a true gift that Delories treasured and her daughters will continue to treasure as well. She was the “Scrabble Queen” and winning a game against her was virtually impossible. She also had a well-known talent for having no sense of direction at all (frequently resulting in the abovementioned adventures!) With all the activities she enjoyed, Delories’ favorite place was to be in her home. She and Paul moved to Terrell in 1998 to be closer to grandchildren and she truly enjoyed the peace and tranquility of small town life. Watching TV with family with sports being a favorite was a relaxing pastime that she would combine with her love of organization. She had a binder of every movie she had seen on TV for the last 30 years and Sunday afternoons were spent idly perusing her binder and comparing her movie list to that week’s TV guide to set up the “entertainment schedule” for that week! Delories had an innate happiness and she loved happy things including family, friends, and the color yellow. She was a light in this world and her family knows that her light will continue on in each of them for generations to come. Delories leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Paul Lee of Terrell; children: Mike Mayfield and wife Kris of Tulsa, Mindi Mayfield of Irving, Micki Musser and husband, Gregg, of Terrell; five grandchildren: Linzie, Logan, Kinzi, Kassidy, and JosiRose; sister, Norma Sue Heister of DeSoto as well as other extended family and a host of friends who will miss her dearly. Funeral service will be at 11:00am, Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at College Mound Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1-3pm, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 at Max Slayton Funerals and Cremations. For those wishing and in honor of Delories’ wish to always help others, donations may be made to the Lone Star Paralyzed Veterans, 3925 Forest Ln, Garland, TX 75042 or at www.mylspva.org.

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Delories Ann Lee

October 6, 1935 - February 15, 2018