Mattie Ruth "Ishee" Lee, age 90, completed her earthly journey and went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 24, 2021.

She was the daughter of William Emmett Ishee and Rissie Elizabeth Caraway Ishee of Louin, Mississippi. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Johnnie E. Lee, Jr., one brother, (J.T.) Truman Ishee, and four sisters, Mary Simmons, Lucille Grayson, Myrtle Huff, and Peggy Blackwell and only niece Judy Dyess.

Left to cherish her memories are three daughters, Kathy Suber (Raymond) of Raymond, MS, Janice Easom (Dave) of Natchez, MS, and Jonita Yates (David) of Weatherford, TX. She was fondly known as "Meemaw" by her 11 grandchildren, Kacie Suber, Lexie Fleming (Cliff), Amber Nolen (Chance), Clint Easom (Lynley), Tyler Carpenter (Lindsay), Timothy Carpenter, Taylor Carpenter, Thomas Carpenter, Courtney Bradley (Christian), Brittney Yates, and David Yates, as well as 9 great-grandchildren, Sawyer, Addison, Brooks, Hunter, Madison, Harper, Greyson, Hudson, and Shep. She is also survived by a host of great nieces and nephews.

Mattie Ruth ("Meemaw") was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt to her loving nieces and nephews. Everyone knew her happy place was in the kitchen preparing meals for those she loved which included family, friends, and church family. She was also an accomplished seamstress. She served with her husband Johnnie for six years as a houseparent at The Baptist Children's Village to many of their 'adopted' children of whom they loved dearly. She served alongside Johnnie as pastor's wife in churches in Jasper and Smith counties. For many years she was an active member of Van Winkle Baptist Church where she established many lifelong friendships and taught G.A.'s and Sunday School. In her final years, she attended Morrison Heights Baptist Church in Clinton, MS where she was active in Fonce McFadden's Sunday School class where she developed very special friendships and was also a member of the Legacy of Faith Senior Adult Group, enjoying several trips made with this group.

Visitation and services will be at Louin Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 28 ^th, with visitation starting at 12:00 noon, with services at 1:30 p.m.  Burial to follow in Louin Cemetery.

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Bay Springs is in charge of arrangements. (601) 764-2181.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelbaysprings.com