Penny Elizabeth Lee

 

Penny Elizabeth Lee passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 1:35 p.m. at her residence in Mt. Olive, IL. She was 62 years old.

 

Penny was born on July 9, 1963 to Ralph Everett Long and Juanita Yvonne (West) Long in East St. Louis, IL. She attended college and earned certification as a nurse assistant. She worked in healthcare. She married David Wayne Lee on October 25, 1979 at the home of her parents in Pontoon Beach, IL. He preceded her in death on August 9, 2012.

 

She is survived by two sons: Chris (Ambra) Lee of Litchfield, IL, Kerry (Jennifer) Lee of Benld, IL, two daughters: Misty (Jason) Stagner of Mt. Olive, IL, Faye (Ronald) Howard of Worden, IL, grandchildren: Dakota & Crystal Stagner, Caitlyn, Corianne and Logan Jarman, Andora and LaKaya Lee, Leonardo and Melody Lee, and a brother, Terry (Tonya) Peters of Granite City, IL.

 

She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Long, her husband, David Lee, and a brother, Robert Long.

 

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Net Community Church in Staunton, IL. Her service will begin at 11:30 and will be officiated by Pastor Robert Semanik. Interment will take place at Chapman Cemetery in Mt. Olive, IL. Lunch for family and friends will take place back at the Net Community Church immediately following interment.

 

Memorials are suggested to the family.

 

Becker and Son Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Anyone wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at beckerandson.com.