Lessie Celo Shamblee was born June 25, 1947 to Robert and Lessie Pender in Norfolk, VA. Lessie was married to Rayfield Shamblee, Jr. Lessie was a childcare provider and seamstress. She was a member of Burning Bush Worship Center. She was in Excelsior Chapter No. 82 Order of the Eastern Star of Virginia Prince Hall Affiliation, John W. Barnes Assembly No. 9 Order of the Golden Circle VA/DC Prince Hall Affiliation, Mayflower Court 278 and National Association of Fashion and Accessory Designers, NAFAD.
Lessie was preceded in death by her father, husband and step-daughter Janice Burton.
Lessie will be lovingly remembered by her mother, daughters Eve M. Shamblee, Leslie J. Brown (Edward Brown) and Latrice Vinson (Darryl). Her grandchildren Kameryn A. Shamblee, Mattaniah A. and Nakia A. Wilson. Her sisters Gertrude Harris, Joyce Jeffery, Barbara Keys, Mildred Sturdivant (Michael) and Carol Crane (Henry). Step-children Diane Roscoe (Aaron), Kim A. Reid, Yvonne A. Gillard (Michael) and Kevin D. Shamblee. Her two aunts Mildred Yancy and Carrie Goodman a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
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Edward Brown says
August 31, 2020 at 11:07 pmI loved you like you were my mother. I will miss you now and forever. Heaven needed an angel to come home. I love you and Ms L. Shamblee and you will definitely be missed. Rest In Peace Ma.
Lori Morton says
September 4, 2020 at 11:33 amPraying for you during this time with deep love and understanding. I love you and Ed in ways I cannot explain.
Audrea Johnson says
September 2, 2020 at 12:07 amLeslie sorry for your loss, Keep your mom memories close to your heart. The Johnson family will always keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayer during this hard time. “Whatever I say won’t erase your pain,” but please know that God is near lean on him and he will wipe away all your tears. Mother Shamblee RIP
JAMES R BRADLEY says
September 3, 2020 at 9:45 amIn this time of sadness.May you see God in the faces of friends, hear Him in their voices, feel Him in the touch of thier hands. May their help caring,and sympathy reflect His love and kindness at this time when you need Him most. ” WITH CARING THOUGHTS”
THE BRADLEY FAMILY
Pat & Herman Weaver says
September 4, 2020 at 10:42 amFamily please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you doing this time of sorrow. Please keep your mother memories close to your heart always. God will take care of you.