Essie Lee Foley Obituary
The passing of Essie Lee Foley of Columbus, Ohio occurred on June 30, 2026. Essie, born on November 13, 1950 in Doddsville, Mississippi, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ada Clark and Clinton "Sunny Boy" Spanks; her husband Carl Foley; her daughters, Lynn Lesley, Linda Johnson and Diane Griffin; her granddaughter Sanequa Congdon; her great grandchild Ste'Vaun Jessie; and her brother Tommy Tillman.
She is survived by: her siblings, Walker Lee Davis and Pamela Davis; and her grandchildren, Mahin Williams, Tonya Congdon, Jawanna Griffin, Clifford Robinson and Brittany Blount. She is also survived by nine great‑grandchildren; three great‑great‑grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee.
