Doris Viola (East) Lee

Doris Viola (East) Lee, 102, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024. She was born on August 29, 1922, in Oil City, Louisiana, and raised in Longview, Texas, by her loving parents, Morris Walter East and Myra Esther (Knap) East.

On a beautiful day at the Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, Doris married the love of her life, A.L. (Buster) Lee. Together, they celebrated 58 years of devoted marriage and raised three cherished children: Alan, Kerry, and Myra.

Doris’s life was characterized by her adventurous spirit and zest for living. A proud “daddy’s girl,” she grew up with a love for sports and often said she would have played football if given the chance. She found joy in roller skating, cooking, crossword puzzles, movies, and reading. Doris and her husband shared their passion for roller skating through their portable roller rink, where they worked together to create lasting memories for their family and their community. Known for her timeless wisdom and practical advice, such as, “Leave in the morning and come back home at dark,” Doris will be remembered for her kind heart, enduring energy, and the love she shared with everyone around her.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Morris Walter East and Myra Esther East; her beloved husband, A.L. “Buster” Lee; her sister, Jacquelyn Connoly; and two of her great grandchildren, Bailey and Madelyn.

She is survived by her children: Alan Lee and wife Cynthia, Kerry Lee and wife Peggy, and Myra LeMasters and husband Mike. Doris is also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Alan II and Terri Lee, Kevin and Kayla Lee, Jennifer and Brian Young, Allison and Jason Davis, Emily and Shay Aldriedge, Ryan and Amber Lee, Erinn LeMasters and fiancé Cameron, Justin LeMasters, and Taylor LeMasters. Her legacy extends to her great-grandchildren: Grayson, Courtney, Messiah, Lauren, Meghan, Braden, Chase, Jake, Vivian, Lillian, Tristan, Aiden, Nolan, Harper, and Scout as well as her great-great-grandchildren: Tyler and Berkley.

Her family takes comfort in the legacy of love and joy she leaves behind and the countless lives she touched during her remarkable 102 years. Doris will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

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