Mary Louise Lee, age 84, of Speedway, Indiana passed away on Thursday January 9, 2020. Mary was born December 1, 1935 in Warren, Indiana to the late Isola Faye (Corbin) Whitesell and Rev. Stanley Otto Whitesell. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Betty, Floyd, John "Jack", and Mark Whitesell and Joanne Wentworth. She was raised in Vevay, Indiana near the Ohio river. Mary was a faithful attendant at Crosspointe Baptist Church, formerly Eagledale Baptist Church. She was known as the candy lady for generations of children who could count on her to be a caring presence and provide a Smartie or Starburst treat. She also made sure to attend all the sports, programs and other functions of her family and the church children. She and her husband Bill, who were married in the church her father was pastor of in Vevay, Switzerland Baptist, also helped build a church home and community for the deaf by signing services.
Mary is survived by her husband of 62 years, Billy Max Lee; daughter, Karen Isham (Gary); sons, Timothy Lee (Vicki Jo) and John Lee (Cherie'); grandchildren, Kristin Jones, Nikolas Isham, Taylor and Noah Lee, and Dexter and Allie Lee; great grandchildren, Garrett, Graham, Gracelyn and Grady Jones, and Isaiah and Charlee Isham; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Mary will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Crosspointe Baptist Church, 220 Country Club Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana. Her funeral service will follow Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM. She will be laid to rest at West Ridge Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary's memory may be made to Crosspointe Baptist Church, 220 Country Club Rd, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.familyfuneralcareindy.com for the Lee family.
