Callie Lee

STERLING- Callie Louise Lee, 91, of Sterling, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon. Callie was born August 27, 1922 in Murphysboro, the daughter of James and Pearl (Logan) Steele. She graduated from Pinckneyville High School where she was the state speech champion. She married Robert June Lee on March 22, 1941 in Pinckneyville. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1993. Callie was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, Sterling and served many terms as an Elder Commissioner to the Blackhawk Presbytery. In 1993 she served as the moderator of the Synod of Lincoln Trails and the Stronghold Board. She was an avid bridge player, taught many to play and belonged to many clubs. She was the loving mother of Robert June (Mary Lou) Lee, Mary (Jake) Amsbaugh, Becky (Kevin) Reiley, Frank (Paula) Lee, Martha (Mick) O'Brien and Callie Fisher; loving grandmother to Jennifer (Scott) Manzara, Michael (Carrie) Lee, Andy (Rachel) Amsbaugh, Todd (Kate) Reiley, Scott (Kristen) Reiley, Adam Lee, Amy (Mikey) Raudenbush, Samantha, Amanda and Jamie Rodriguez, Robbie (Kara) Fisher, Kate, James and Hayden Fisher; loving great-grandmother to Jackson Manzara, Abbie, Katie and Ben Lee, Zachary Amsbaugh, Mia and Luke Reiley, Jakob Sarber and Abbie Barron; two sisters, Maxine Stone and Ramona Mathis; three brothers Jack Steele, Fred (Vivian) Steele and Rex Steele and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn Mathis. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling. Visitation will be from 9-10:45 AM, prior to services at the funeral home. At Callie's request her body was donated to science. A memorial has been established. Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.