Karen Lee

Service for Karen Lee, 49, of Lufkin will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023, at First Missionary Baptist Church, at 410 Scarbrough St, Lufkin Tx. Visitation Friday, from 5 p.m., till 7 p.m., Burial will follow in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Ms. Lee was born on October 23, 1973, in Lufkin, and died on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Houston. Karen Denise Lee affectionately called Fattie, was born on October 23, 1973, in Lufkin, Texas to Norris and Carrietta Lee. She was reared in Lufkin and attended the Lufkin Independent School District, graduating with the Class of 1992. Karen joined First Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. When she came to know Christ for herself, she rededicated her life to him. She was called Fattie by her family and many friends. Fattie kept a smile on her face and was a very kindhearted individual, who would give you the shirt off her back. If you were her friend, she would let you know it or not. She had been employed by Sanderson Farms in Palestine, Texas, and she loved her job. Even as her health began to fail, she continued to push herself to go until she just couldn't do it any longer. Karen is the mother of two beautiful daughters and a grandmother to four children whom she loved dearly and deeply. She will be missed by her family and many dear friends. On June 24, 2023, Karen Denise Lee (Fattie), departed this life at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston Texas, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Survivors: Daughters, Alexis McChristian and Shamya Lee Smith; Her fur baby, Jacob Lee; Father, Norris Alexander; Grandchildren, Miliaha Johnson, Juliet McChristian, Ju'Maria and Ju'Marloyn Bagley; Brothers, Frederick Pennington, Rayford Murphy; Sister, Paralee Murphy. Uncles, Ben Dykes. Jr. and M.C. Alexander; Aunt. Mona Alexander; Nephews and nieces, Frederick, Jr., Fredarius, DeCedric, Carson, Elijah, Qualycian, Fredasis, Mckayla and Kennedy; A wealth of other aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends. Special cousins, Stacey Garrett, Sumaria Alexander, and Daryl House; She had many special friends, too many to name who will cherish her beautiful memories.

Karen Lee

October 23, 1973 - June 21, 2023