Thelma Jean Lee was born on November 9, 1933, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. She passed away in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on October 19, 2025. She was 91 years of age.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Watkins and Geraldine Watkins, stepfather Bill Watkins, one daughter, Debbie Tomlin, and one sister, Mona Faye Grissom. Jean was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She loved spending time with her family.

She leaves the following behind to cherish her memory:

3 Children: Becky Kellick of Southaven, MS.

Charles (Lisa) Lee of Benton, MO.

Hope Lee (Derrick) of Eads, TN.

One Sister: Phyllis Watkins of Hayti, MO.

5 Brothers: Jerry Watkins of Southaven, MS.

Don Watkins of Sullivan, Maine

David Watkins

Danny Watkins

Jim Watkins, all of Fenton, MO.

4 Grandchildren: Shannon Avanzi of Southaven, MS.

Ashley (Kobe) Reynolds of Dyersburg, TN.

Josh (Valerie) Tomlin of Dyersburg, TN.

Danielle (Garrett) Jansen of Oran, MO.

6 Great Grandchildren: Emilee (Cody) Delaney of Olive Branch, MS.

Braxton Reynolds, Izzy Reynolds, Stetson Tomlin, all of Dyersburg, TN., Addison Avanzi of Millington, TN., Noah Jansen of Oran, MO., and Stella Jansen of Oran, MO. And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Graveside Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Hayti, MO. with Brother Doug Wahls officiating.