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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Shirley Jane Gravitt Lee.  We will cherish her memories forevermore. She touched so many lives with her grace, class, and spirit.

July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023
I will never hope to come close to having her patience, mercy, faith, understanding or love, but what an inspiration. I was lucky to have known her at all.
July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023
They say time heals all wounds, well that’s not true. I miss you now more than ever. I know that you know that because I feel you around me at times. Please let my soulmate know that I will meet you both soon enough. 
July 22, 2020
July 22, 2020
Very classy verbiage and so true, Sis. I was OK until I saw the pic that Jase drew come around the slideshow. Thanks, I love you more than you could possibly know.
Dan
July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020
As hard as I try every day I fall short from being like you. I just don’t think it’s possible. You are one of a kind. I tried to live my life with adventure and excitement that you never had, not because you didn’t have the opportunity, but because you chose not to. You chose to stay home with your family. I am not that selfless. Thank you, thank you, thank you for being with me and watching over me. I still miss you just as much. The pain eases, but NEVER leaves. ✨❤️✨
July 21, 2019
July 21, 2019
I know you will be with me as I am about to encounter one of the hardest tests since God called you home. We've got this!! ✨✨
July 20, 2018
July 20, 2018
It's been 17 yrs. and the pain is still very visible. The only solace I have is knowing you're surrounded by God's loving grace. Thank you for watching over me and my family. I feel your presence and I miss you terribly. You were irreplaceable! ✨✨
July 20, 2018
July 20, 2018
I miss you now more than ever. I see you nightly for surely yours is the brightest star. I wish you were here to make everything right again, but realize that is not how it works. I love and miss you more than I can express.
July 21, 2017
July 21, 2017
This was supposed to be so much easier over time... ..not so much! Thank you for continuing to watch over me, my family and loved ones. You've touched so many lives in a way you will never realize. I know heaven is a brighter place with you in it! I can hardly wait to see you again! My heart remains broken for me.....so happy for you. I couldn't take watching you suffer. No more!
July 20, 2017
July 20, 2017
I miss you now more than ever...how is that possible? I miss your solid, intelligent advice, your grace and beauty that ran right down to your soul. I love you mother, am looking forward to the day I see you again.
July 20, 2017
July 20, 2017
This graceful, beautiful and elegant lady impacted my life greatly. I am truly blessed to have had such a wonderful influence on my life as a child. She spent countless hours keeping the neighborhood kids entertained; playing Mother May I, Simon Says, etc. When we misbehaved, she corrected us gently and compassionately. One time, Danny, Sonja and I decided that if we jumped high enough off the back porch and flapped our arms really fast, we could fly. She was worried that we would get hurt. She came to us and sweetly explained that God didn't make us to fly and that we should stop jumping off the back porch before we hurt ourselves. I always felt welcomed in her home. She made us Kool-Aid popsicles in the hot summer months and even though her home was always spotless, she never minded the kids coming in and out. When she made spaghetti for dinner, the kids always wanted a pre-cooked noodle (for some reason) and she gladly gave us one. Her divinity candy was absolutely wonderful. When she made it, she always shared with our family and said to tell Ricky (my mentally disabled brother) that she made it for him. Unfortunately, she and my mother became sick around the same time and could no longer get out and about. Mrs. Lee worked puzzles to help pass the time. She always had Mr. Lee to bring puzzles to my mother. Both of them were on oxygen. They would stand at their front doors and wave to each other. When Mr. Lee went to the store, she always made sure that he checked with my mother to see if she needed anything. Mrs. Lee was a thoughtful and caring human being, even up until the time that God called her home. She was a precious soul who was devoted to her family. All of the neighborhood kids are now in our 40's-50's. We are better people for having known her. I'll see you again one day, Mrs. Lee. I love you!
July 20, 2016
July 20, 2016
It seems like only yesterday I kissed your cheek, and then again my heart feels like it has been 1000 years since I was graced with your presence. I hope I am 1/2 the person you were, and I love and miss you so much it physically hurts. Still, after all these years. You were an amazing role model and any decency I posses would be to your credit. My prayers are that everyone gets to have a Mom like you!
July 23, 2015
July 23, 2015
It has been 14 years, yet seems like only last week that I was lying in bed with you hugging you so tight never wanting to let you go. It still hurts so bad not having you hear to ask advice, hear your sweet words of comfort, or tell me how proud you were of me. I try daily to be half the wonderful, gentle person that you were, but most days come up short. You are an inspiration and still and always will be my hero. I know you are watching and guiding me so please be patient and hopefully not too disappointed. I miss you terribly!!!
July 21, 2014
July 21, 2014
It seems like just yesterday I kissed your sweet cheek and felt your love and warmth. That hot July day I despise and do not understand why some live and some die. It seems that truly only the good die young sometimes. I love and miss you more than you could ever know.
October 1, 2013
October 1, 2013
This woman exuded unfettered devotion to her family. She raised her children wrapped in God's loving arms. Her selflessness and unconditional love was the foundation of my life. She was so much more than a wife & mother.....she was my best friend & mentor. I can only strive to be half the classy lady she was! ✨❤️✨

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July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023
I will never hope to come close to having her patience, mercy, faith, understanding or love, but what an inspiration. I was lucky to have known her at all.
July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023
They say time heals all wounds, well that’s not true. I miss you now more than ever. I know that you know that because I feel you around me at times. Please let my soulmate know that I will meet you both soon enough. 
July 22, 2020
July 22, 2020
Very classy verbiage and so true, Sis. I was OK until I saw the pic that Jase drew come around the slideshow. Thanks, I love you more than you could possibly know.
Dan
Recent stories

The ‘59 Chevy

July 23, 2023
Mom had , at one time, a white 1959 mean Chevrolet machine. I was always she would ditch it at Carolyn and Brown for some unknown reason, BUT she never did cause Momma knew how to handle a car! She had a 384 under the hood and horizontal wings on the trunk deck. She was all steel with a chrome grill that announced her arrival way before she actually got there, I LOVED it, cause if Momma was going somewhere, chances are I would manage to make sure I was as close as I could get, so I could go with her!

The electric fence and Kenny Preston

July 21, 2017

 I couldn't have been more than 8yo when a few of the neighborhood kids (you know who you are) decided that in the hot Alabama summer we would get soaking wet while outside playing. Yep, but it didn't end there. After I got soaking wet, I was dared by Kenny and others to grab the electric fence. It will be fine they said.....won't hurt they said.....LIES!!  My mom came ripping out of that house to the sound of my blood curdling scream snorting fire ( not really). After she found out what had happened to me and by whom, she laid into those kids sternly!! I was thrilled of course that for once I wasn't the one in trouble. The terrified look on all of our faces said it all. One of the very few times she actually gave them some sound "advice" Didn't ever have to worry about being picked on after that! Lol

What I would give to grab that fence again soaking wet just to see you again.

The open the car door story

July 20, 2016

When I was a small boy, Hwy 202 was not there.....you went to Anniston up the one way 10th street and back west on the one way 11th st. I was so young, this is on the cusp of my memories. Mother would spat your but, or get a hickory if you did real bad, but not much physical punishment. 

But I remember one day coming around the curb at what is now Wellborn Elementary School, I opened the door to the car while it was going around that curb. BIG MISTAKE! She screeched into what used to be the boys club parking lot, got out, got me out, and spanked me with the belt she had on good enough for me to remember 50 years later! I didn't realize at the time it was because she loved us so, and wanted to make an impression that activity was unnacceptable and dangerous.

Fast forward 45 years or so and I was visiting with my siblings. My brother who is 8 years older than I had the answer I hadn't known all those years. He told me that a couple of days earlier, I had done the same thing with a car door and THAT is what made the second one so serious. I had no idea, but he relayed the story to me about where and when and the previous incident. Apparently it didn't make enough impact, but she made SURE the second one did...LOL MAMA didn't play when it came to safety of her children! 

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