Mertice Marie Lee Obituary
The world bids farewell to Mertice Marie Lee of Ovett, Mississippi, born in Laurel, Mississippi, departing on September 22, 2025 at the age of 71. Mertice leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mertice Marie Lee to show support.
Though Mertice has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Freelan Lee and Mertice McLain Lee. She is survived by: her daughter Jennifer Butler (Barney); her brother Henry Lee (Mary Lee); her grandchildren, Grant Butler, Annabella Butler, Elise Butler and Isaac Butler; her nephew Sean Lee (Beth); and her niece Stephanie Long (Troy). She is also survived by four great nephews and four great nieces.
