Graveside Services for Lilly Marlene Lee, Age 73 of Waynesville, Missouri (formerly of Howell County, Missouri) will be held on Friday, June 12th, 2026 in The Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Willow Springs, Missouri, beginning at 2:00 PM under the direction of The Willow Funeral Home, Willow Springs, Missouri.
*For those driving to Pleasant Grove Cemetery for Lily’s graveside memorial service this Friday, June 12th, there is a detour in place as Pine Creek Bridge is closed. Instructions are as follows:
From Hwy 137 out of Willow Springs, the detour sign will have you turn left onto HH Hwy. Follow the detour signs until you come to a T in the road. This is the intersection of U Hwy and Hwy 137. When you come to the T, you will turn right back onto Hwy 137 and continue for 4 miles. Pleasant Grove Church and Cemetery will be on the left. It takes approximately 30 minutes to drive from Willow Funeral Home to Pleasant Grove Cemetery with this detour in place.
Lily Marlene Lee, of Waynesville, Missouri, born on September 25, 1952, passed away on April 20, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply. A proud veteran and a woman defined by generosity, selflessness, and a soft heart wrapped in honest bluntness, Lily lived her life with unwavering devotion to her children and grandchildren.
Lily was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, all of whom she held close in memory throughout her life.
She is survived by her loving husband, Glyndon Lee; her children, Tanya Jacquez (Tony) and James Lee (Marie); and her grandchildren, Grayson Agpawa, Tiffany Jacquez, Tasha Jacquez, and Victor Lee each of whom she adored and supported with her whole heart.
Lily found joy in the simple and meaningful pleasures of life: making candies, attending biker meet‑ups, and spending time with family and friends. Her presence brought warmth, humor, and a sense of belonging to every gathering.
A memorial graveside service honoring Lily’s life will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, located at 976 South Highway 137, Willow Springs, Missouri. Family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate the life of a woman whose love and strength will continue to echo through the generations she leaves behind. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, LLC.
