Ann M Lee

May 26, 1928 - January 29, 2021

Ann M. Lee, age 92, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully into the arms of her loving Savior Jesus Christ, on Friday, January 29, 2021. Family was paramount to Ann. She was a loving and devoted mother, wife, stepmom, grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. By nature she was hard-working, humble, and eschewed the spotlight. However, her warmth and spirit of hospitality were palpable and would light up a room, even to those who didn’t know her. Few things gave her more joy than preparing a meal complete with lots of pre-dinner snacks and always multiple desserts, and hosting family members at her home on holidays and special occasions. She was famous for her many “candy bowls” (which she insisted ALWAYS be full) carefully placed throughout her home. Even in her final days, she took great pride in caring for her home; ensuring it was decorated for every holiday, and with lots of pictures of family proudly on display. A devoted Christian, Ann grew up attending church and would happily tell anyone about her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Throughout her life, she was deeply involved in church activities, and would rarely miss a church service or event. She most recently attended Bible Fellowship Church of Newark, but called many churches “home” throughout the years including Emmanuel Baptist Church, Bethel Baptist Church, Faith Baptist Church, and Brandywine Valley Baptist Church. Ann spent the majority of her working years as a cook and the kitchen supervisor at Glen Mills Schools; dutifully preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals for the staff and students. Even after retiring, she was a proud “Bull”, and remained an avid, active supporter of the school’s various sports programs, especially basketball. She and her late husband, Albert, attended games and tournaments at the school regularly. Basketball was her favorite sport, and throughout her retirement she and Albert travelled around the mid-Atlantic to attend various games and tournaments. Her most fond memory was seeing (and later meeting) a young LeBron James when he played in the high school “Slam Dunk” basketball tournament in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Ann loved all children, but especially flourished in her role as a grandmother. Better known by her grandchildren as, “Beamie”, she was extremely involved in the lives of her grandchildren. She spent many years proudly supporting them in the audience for church and school choir concerts, dance recitals, awards ceremonies, and on the sidelines at field hockey and softball games. Her granddaughters fondly remember the many dinners she prepared for them: both at her home after they finished school and sports practice, and “to-go” style when they couldn’t be home due to after school commitments. While preparing these arrangements, a handwritten note was found with some final words Ann wish be shared. The advice she left was, “I love my family. Be faithful to your family and to the Lord. LOVE ONE ANOTHER. Pray, Give, and Go.” She will be forever loved and missed. Ann is survived by her daughter, Sharon Reeder; grandchildren, Meredith Halko (Andrew) and Allison Sample (Jim); great-granddaughter, Leanna, and another great-granddaughter to arrive in March; brother, Dr. Bill Bowen (Sally); stepsons Albert Lee, Jr. (Karen), Jack Lee (Star), and Barry Lee (Joanne); stepdaughters, Laurie Pierdomenico (Steve) and Bonnie Kinsler (Rick); and many step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lee, and sisters, Florence Chalmers, Ruth Loder, and Betty Smith, and son-in-law Jerry Reeder. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Ann’s honor to Bible Fellowship Church of Newark, or to the charity of your choice. Due to covid-19 restrictions, services and burial are private. To send an online condolence, visit www.stranofeeley.com