Anna Ella (Sampson) Lee passed from this life and on to a new beginning on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at her residence in Mauriceville. She was surrounded in love by her family at the time.
Known as “Nan-Nan” to her family and friends, Anna was born to Thomas William Rose and Rosa Winnie White Sampson on June 19, 1916 in Beaumont. She was a life-long resident of Southeast Texas and a graduate of Beaumont High School.
Anna was united in marriage to Frank Austin Lee on August 20, 1941, and they enjoyed forty-seven years of togetherness. Anna and Frank had three children, Wayne Lee, Rosa (Lee) Eckols, and Thomas Lee. Frank preceded her in death on February 11, 1989; and son, Wayne on March 10, 2007.
Anna was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Vidor. She was a Kindergarten teacher, and a long-time choir director with St. Andrew’s Methodist Church, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Asbury United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church of Vidor. She organized the Children’s Treble Choir and Rhythm Band at St. Andrew’s. Anna was also the accompanist for Volunteer Voices of Beaumont. Anna loved music and she loved the little children.
Anna is survived by her daughter, Rosa (Lee) Eckols and son-in-law Douglas Eckols of Mauriceville; son, Thomas K. Lee and daughter-in-law Prayoon Lee of Vidor; daughter-in-law, Wanda (Capps) Lee of Vidor; sister, Elizabeth Middleton; six grandchildren, Leigh Ann, Christie, Amy, Rosie, Michael, and Jonathan; and six great grandchildren, Austin, Alex, Ethan, Bronson, Myah and Hagan.
Anna’s family wishes to thank their friends and family for the love and support they shared with Anna during her final journey. Anna’s family also gratefully acknowledges the care, compassion, and support provided by Texas Home Health Hospice.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2007 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2906 Western Avenue, Orange, Texas 77630.
