Lenories “Lee” Pettit, 84, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Geneva Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, while with her family. She was born in Weston, W.Virginia on October 16, 1934 to June and Mary (Bert) McLaughlin. Lee married Richard Pettit and she took great care in raising their family.
Lee was baptized a Christian at Faith Baptist Church in Perry, Ohio and enjoyed dancing when she was young. She loved cooking for her family and made the best scalloped potatoes you ever had.
A loving mother and homemaker who enjoyed caring for her children, Lee leaves behind daughters Debra (Jose) Ortiz, Barbara McElroy; son, Timothy Pettit. Known as “Grandma Lee” to her loving grandchildren Brittany (Dominic), Sherry (Billy), Natalie, Danny; great grandchildren Lauren, Jayden, Marques, Antonio, Harmony, Cincere, and baby Colson; twin sister Delories Wright. Lee is preceded in death by her husband Richard; daughter Kathy Pettit; sister Pearl McLaughlin; and brothers Bob, Fred and Ralph McLaughlin.
Friends may call from 1-2 pm, Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Faith Baptist Church, 3003 Narrows Rd, Perry, Ohio, 44081. Funeral service will follow at 2 pm, celebrated by Pastor Kevin Novak.
Friends may make donations in Lee’s name to Hospice of the Western Reserve-Ashtabula, 1166 Lake Ave, Ashtabula OH, 44004.
The Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting Lee’s family at this time.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com