Miriam Lee Obituary

Miriam P. Lee

Miriam P. Lee, 91, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

Miriam was born Aug. 13, 1932, in Bluffton, to Marden and Minnie (Mueller) Basinger. She married Robert Lee on June 12, 1953, and he preceded her in death Jan. 26, 2019.

Miriam graduated from Pandora High School. She worked at Community Pro Hardware in Pandora with her husband, Bob, and previously worked at Triplett Corporation, Bluffton. Miriam was an active member of St. John Bible Church (formerly St. John Mennonite Church) in Pandora where she helped with Sunday School, the migrant camp, and various other activities. She was a prayer warrior that loved studying and spreading the word of God. Miriam enjoyed reading, traveling with her husband and family, watching her grandchildren's sporting events, and also watching The Ohio State University basketball and football teams.

Miriam's survivors include four sons, David (Corinne) Lee of Bluffton, Darrell (Vickie) Lee of Bluffton, James (Malissa) Lee of Alger, and John (Beth) Lee of Pandora; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ann Herr of Bluffton; and sister-in-law, Ruth Anne Bixel of Bluffton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Scott Lee; brother, Alfred Basinger; infant brother, Milburn Basinger; sister-in-law, Joan Basinger; and brother-in law, Don Herr.

Miriam's services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at St. John Bible Church, Pandora. Pastor Paul Perkins will officiate. Burial will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Bible Church Mission Fund or Youth for Christ.

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, is honored to be providing services to Miriam's family.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.