Shirley Ann

Lee

Shirley Ann Lee departed this life on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at the age of 83. She was the loving mother of one child, and an amazing sister to 7 siblings. Shirley was born on April 5, 1942 in Lynch, KY. She was raised by her grandparents, James and Mary Lee Thomas in McRoberts, KY. She went on to graduate from Dunham High School in Jenkins, KY. In 1959, she moved to Toledo, Ohio where her son, Julian, affectionately called "Jerry" was born.

Shirley is preceded in death by both of her parents, Preston Walters and Louise Walters Graham and grandparents, James and Mary Lee Thomas and one brother, Herbert Graham, Jr.

Shirley attended the University of Toledo for 2 years, and then Davis Business College. She also received her Nurse Assistant Certification from Toledo Hospital. She worked in quality control as an auditor at City Auto Stamping for 27 years. She also worked at LOTT Industries for 12 years taking care of clients. She absolutely loved this job as it fulfilled her heart.

In Shirley's own words, "Julian is and always will be the greatest accomplishment of my life. He makes me happy and proud to be a mother. I am also the proud grandmother of Jillian who is the joy of my life. My Daughter-in-Law, Kimberly, is the daughter I never had."

Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her son, Julian (Kimberly) Highsmith; six siblings, William Walters, J.B. Walters, Brenda Walters, Harry Walters, Sandra (Larry) Willis, and Marvin Graham; one grandchild, Jillian Highsmith; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. She also leaves her special like-family members, Pat Ruffin and Judy Joyner.