LaDon G. Lee

LaDon G. Lee, 91, of Springfield, passed away on July 8, 2024 at Capitol Retirement Village. She was born on September 3, 1932 in Pope County, Illinois to Hugh and Nellie Martin. LaDon married William V. Lee on May 2, 1966, and he preceded her in death in 2005.

Mrs. Lee is survived by two daughters: Amy (Jay) Hinckley and Vicki Weiskopf (Late Larry Chism) both of Springfield, three grandsons: Jeremiah (Victoria) Hinckley of Lincoln, Jesse (Kelsey) Hinckley of Springfield and Micah Hinckley of Springfield and several great-granddaughters as well as a niece and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother Dale Martin and one great-granddaughter Kaliah Hinckley.

LaDon had the opportunity to live out her dreams and had her dream job of being a wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She started attending Calvary Temple Church in 1973 and was an active member hosting many events and guest speakers in her home as well as chaperoning youth activities from that time through the 1980’s. In the early 1980’s, LaDon was the head cook for Calvary Academy. LaDon worked as a receptionist for Capitol Retirement Village from 2006 until she was eighty-years old at which time she would help out on an as-needed basis and would also check on residents up to the time of her passing. She was an avid Wii bowler and her team won multiple awards. Her team competed in the National Senior League, and they were the Illinois Senior Olympics Gold Medal Winner with the highest score. On multiple occasions, LaDon bowled a perfect game. She loved Jesus with all of her heart. Her greatest desire was for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and everyone she would meet to have a relationship with Jesus.

Cremation rites were accorded. In lieu of Flowers, please send contributions to “Calvary Academy” in honor of Ladon Lee.