Elnora Kearnes Lee

Mrs. Elnora Lee, daughter of James Bates and Irene Kearns, was born in Salisbury, North Carolina on March 8, 1934. She departed this long and fruitful life on May 15, 2009 after her health failed during a senior’s getaway.Mrs. Lee relocated to Baltimore at an early age where she completed he education, which she began in Salisbury. Deciding that she wanted to pursue a trade and make a good life for herself, she successfully completed certifications in cosmetology then nursing.While residing in Baltimore, she met and married Willie Lee, Jr. of Virginia. From their union, five children were born: Renwick Randy Lee, William R. Lee, Denise P. Lee, Corliss V. Lee and the late Reverend Josephine E. Hill.Because Elnora Lee came from a large family, helping others was always her primary focus, and it was evident in her career choices, family life, and community contribution. As one of eight children, she was preceded in death by siblings Walter, James, Henry and Yvonne and is survived by Margaret, Vestina and George. Thoughout her life, she enjoyed being surrounded by loved ones and spent many happy years creating cherished memories with her adoring family and friends.Mrs. Lee’s career in health care was long and far reaching. She was a dedicated and greatly appreciated employee at Provident Hospital. Her impact was so great that she received many honors such as having the Provident Community Mental Health Center, a $ 1.7 million building, dedicated in her name She was also named “ Woman of the Year” for the Pennsylvania Avenue Lafayette Market Association.A committed community advocate, she served on several committees and advisory boards including the Provident Community Mental Health Center, the Upton Planning Committee, the Foresight Community Council, Operation Champ Youth Summer Program, the Westside Community Associate, the Baltimore City Mental Health Association and many more.She was preceded in death by her husband Willie Lee, Jr. and her daughter Reverend Josephine E. Hill. She leaves to mourn: four children, Randy, William, Denise and Corliss; her three surviving siblings, Vestina, George and Margaret; and a host of adoring grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many more fond loved ones.She was a mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend who gave so much without asking for anything in return. Elnora Lee was and is truly a blessing that cannot be measured We thank God for giving her to us.

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Elnora Kearnes Lee

March 8, 1934 - May 15, 2009