Lee Ester Worthey's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Lee Ester Worthey

December 20, 1928 - January 11, 2026 (97 years old)

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Lee Ester Worthey's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Lee Ester Worthey

December 20, 1928 - January 11, 2026 (97 years old)

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Lee Ester Worthey Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Lee Ester Worthey (Albuquerque, New Mexico), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Lee left this world on January 11, 2026 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. 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 Lee Ester Worthey to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ike Wilson and Addie Wilson; her son David L. Worthey Jr.; and her siblings, JD "Poke" Wilson, Isaac Wilson, Cleveland Wilson, Weldon Wilson, Willie D. Wilson, Gladys Powell, Mamie Bimbo, Hester Mitchell, Vester Pate and Dennis Wilson.

She is survived by: her daughter Dianna Worthey of Albuquerque, NM; her siblings, Varzell Carter of Pensacola, FL, Norman Wilson of Titus, AL and Harmon Wilson of San Francisco, CA; her grandchildren, La Shaundra Lewis, Davon Jones of Albuquerque, NM and Shanae Worthey Lanier (Kelyn Lanier) of Denver, CO; her great grandchildren, Tamariz Lewis, Tazhon Lewis of Albuquerque, NM, Zia Lanier and Ivy Lanier of Denver, CO; her nieces, Faye Stewart Henderson of Houston and Charlotte Mitchell; her extended family, Jean Baines, Jelani Baines and Carl Clark; Eunique Mitchell of Albuquerque, NM.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Strong-Thorne Mortuary



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Jan 30

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Strong Thorne Mortuary
1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

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Jan 31

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Strong Thorne Mortuary
1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

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