Merilee Ware Lea, Age: 98
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Jul 27, 1921---Jan 24, 2020

Merilee Ware Lea, 98, died January 24. Born in Linn County, MO she received a teaching degree from NE Missouri State. She loved to reminisce about teaching in a one room schoolhouse.  She moved to Kansas City in 1944 and met Lester Lea. They were married 66 years when he passed in 2012. Merilee was always active in her church community, most recently at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in K.C, Ks. She loved her 20 years as a receptionist for the KCK Board of Education. After retirement she got great joy from volunteering, square dancing and telling stories. A highlight was her acting career in community plays. She is preceded in death by her son Vaughn and is survived by daughters Linda Partmann, Leslie Nord, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  The family will have a small graveside service February 8, followed by a celebration of life May 2.  In lieu of flowers, Merilee was active with Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries.


 

 

 


Condolences

ROBERTA A HERBERT Jan 28, 2020

Friend ,Shawnee ,Kansas

Loved square dancing with Les and Marilee. They were such involved members. Les also repaired our tv's and camping poles on a campout. They were much apperciated and loved

Bethann Roitz Jan 28, 2020

Friend ,OVERLAND PARK ,Kansas

Leslie, I know how close you were to you mom and I can relate to the loss. I know you are sad and also that your mom is so happy. Sending love, prayers to you all. Sincerely, Bethann and Ed Roitz

Patricia L Hassan Jan 29, 2020

Friend ,Shawnee ,Kansas

Dear Leslie -- Sending many condolences and much sympathy. Losing one's last parent is a real milestone and not an easy one. With best regards to you, Pat Hassan.