Willett Lease
Willette (Willie) Lease, age 69, of Springfield, Mo., went to be with her Lord, Monday, January 4, 2010 in St. John’s Medical Center. She was born April 5, 1940 in St. Joseph, Mo., to Rex and Willette L. Reeder. On June 27, 1970 she married John Lease. Willie was preceded in death by her father, Rex Reeder; and most recently a daughter, Cindy Burris. Willie is survived by her mother, Willette L. Reeder; her husband, John; a son, Shannon Mayhew (Pam); a daughter, Charity Lease; a son-in-law, Mike Burris; two grandsons, Kody and Dylan Mayhew; two granddaughters, Ashlea Nelson and Karah Waddle (Josh); and one great-grandson, Kendrick Waddle. Willie Ann has several siblings who will miss her greatly, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends and co-workers. Willie was employed at Bass Pro where she was a customer service representative for 18 years. Funeral services will be held on Friday, at 3 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Friends and family may sign a guest book or send private condolences at www.greenlawnfuneralho me.com. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo.