of Mt. Vernon, AR
January 30, 2016
Kristin ''Kris'' Lee peacefully left her hill in Mount Vernon, Arkansas on January 30, 2016. Kris was born on November 13th 1937 in Houston, Texas to the late Dr. Harriet Louise Boardman and Dr. Archibald A. Little. Most of her childhood was spent in Houston before leaving boarding school and marrying her cowboy, the late Roy E. Lee in 1952. They resided in Texas until moving to Arkansas in 1957 to purchase Flying L. Ranch. Kris wore many hats; rodeo producer, cattleman, homemaker, mail-carrier, loving mother, and wife. Kris and Roy founded the Flying L Rodeo Co. which is to date the oldest rodeo co. in Arkansas. She was a former member of ABRA, ARA, and ACA. Kris was a member at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and volunteered for youth actives. Kris Founded girls summer youth softball program in Mt.Vernon.
Kris is survived by her children Barbara (David) Warren, Joyce (Kenny) Sullivan of Mt. Vernon, and Jim (Nancy) Lee of Benton, Arkansas, nine grandchildren: Jennifer (Robbie) Raby, Mandy Lee (Mark) Trafford, Jesse (Josh) Moss, Jordan Sullivan, Samantha (Justin) Fant, Jacie Sullivan, Jared Sullivan, Roy Lee, and Aubrey Lee, ten great grandchildren: Gracie Raby, Kenlie Raby, Marlee Raby, Charity Pruett, Gage Meriweather, Jaxon Meriweather, Dalleigh Fant, Austin Poteete, Blake Poteete, and Whitlee Patterson, and a special friend Sue Howard.
She is preceded in death by her husband Roy E. Lee, son: Robert E, ''Bubba'' Lee, grandson: Michael Lee, and in laws Robert and S. Lee Hamby.
Visitation will be Tuesday February 2, 2016 at 6-8PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral Services will be Wednesday February 3, 2016 at 10:00AM at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, with burial following at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
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40 Condolence(s)
Rick & Melinda Reynolds
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
To the Lee family, we are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers
Lane Gibby & Family
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Lee was a wonderful lady.
Susan Allen
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
So sorry for your loss! May God wrap His comforting arms around your family at this sad time!
Leroy,Debbie Williams
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Leroy and I met at the Flying L 40 years ago!! She will be missed!!
Ricky & Trina Reynolds
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Our prayers are with the family. Mrs. Lee was a special lady. Flying L was where Ricky got his rodeo start. Roy and Kris will always be special to us both.
Gary Rowlett
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jimmy M. Hawkins
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
What a sweet and special lady Miss Kris was, I'll always have great memories of her. She was my Bible school teacher back when I was saved. Just a great person that will be missed my prayers are with the family, her smile will always be with us.
Ron & Beckie Ridings
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Like so many cowboys/cowgirls in and around Arkansas, Roy Lee and Kris played such a large role in our lives where rodeo was concerned. They are together again and riding high! Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Ken and Bonnie Millsaps
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Roy and Kris were a blessing from God to everyone they came in contact with. Our prayers go out to all the family and friends
Vern Eva Brantley
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
We were blessed to have Kris and Roy as friends.I am sorry for your loss.You all are in my prayers. Vern Eva
Larry and Wanda Newland
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
So sad to hear of your loss. Kris and Roy were a big part of our growing up days. You couldn't ask for better people and it shows in the great family they raised. You all will be in our hearts and prayers. The Newlands
Tina Patterson
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Your family will be in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Perry & Tina Patterson &
Landon Green.
Shane leach
Monday, February 1, 2016
Ill keep y'all in my prayers. Everyone in the Lee family has always been part of my family. I have a lot of memories at the Flying L Ranch. We all know Mrs.Lee is in a good place. We all are gonna miss her but we all will get to see her again. God bless
Eddie Pratt
Monday, February 1, 2016
Rest in Peace. I have fond memories of the Flying L.
Amy Capp
Monday, February 1, 2016
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Kris. She was a wonderful woman who touched many lives. She is now back by the side of Roy in heaven where she belongs. My thoughts and prayers are with the many family and friends she leaves behind. I pray for comfort during this difficult time.
Jimmy l hawkins
Monday, February 1, 2016
Praying God grant you His blessings of peace and comfort. Hallelujah we will get to see her again someday when we all get home. Love yo guys.
Cheryl Shock
Monday, February 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Yall are in our thoughts and prayers.
clayton
Monday, February 1, 2016
Iam sorry to hear about miss lee she was a loveing lady and will be truely miss at mount vernon . ill have her family in my prays
Mark & Christie Paladino
Monday, February 1, 2016
Please accept our condolences on your loss.
Annette Yancey
Monday, February 1, 2016
Love you Miss Kris and will always remember your kindness and sweet smile.
Delores Wooten
Monday, February 1, 2016
Barbara & family, I'm so sorry to hear this. You have our sympathy and are in our prayers.
Tonya Henry
Monday, February 1, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. I have so many memories of her and will cherish them forever. Thanks to her I have a love of softball that she gave me and the love of the Lord . Such a wonderful woman who inspired so many..
Shannon (Leach) Webb
Monday, February 1, 2016
My condolences to the entire family. Kris was one of a kind and loved by many! She made the world a better place and will be missed dearly!
Judy Reynolds
Monday, February 1, 2016
Joyce and family,
So sorry about your mom...Your parents were legends around Arkansas Rodeo...May God Bless!!!
Miranda Jones
Monday, February 1, 2016
You will be missed by so many.
Miranda
John OBarr
Monday, February 1, 2016
My condolences to the family. Mrs. Lee was loved by many.
Jody
Monday, February 1, 2016
Like so many others my start in HS rodeo in the early 60s was entwined with memories of Kris and Roy. They broke the mold when they made her but the values she embodied will live on. Thoughts and prayers for all the family. You were just tiny when I was around Mt. Vernon and can only imagine the void her passing has left. Even though it's been years since I last saw her, I was blessed to know her.
Jim and Judy Canant
Monday, February 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for your family. Many great memories your mom and dad rodeoing!!
Faulkner County Emergency Squad
Monday, February 1, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
hazel Burnside
Monday, February 1, 2016
Barbara sorry about your mother I will always remember her. she was a great lady
Belinda Burns
Monday, February 1, 2016
Joyce, I know you and your family have great memories of your mom. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Stephanie Teal Pearson
Monday, February 1, 2016
So many great memories of Kris and the Flying L she will be truly missed. Thoughts and prayers with the family at the time. RIP Kris
Stephanie Teal Pearson
Monday, February 1, 2016
So many great memories of Kris and the Flying L she will be truly missed. Thoughts and prayers with the family at the time. RIP Kris
Raylene Thompson
Monday, February 1, 2016
Lots of great memories at Mt. Vernon with the Lee family. Condolences from my family.
Barbara (Miller) McElroy
Monday, February 1, 2016
I am so sorry to hear the passing of Kris. She was truly a one of a kind. My dad took many of rodeo pictures at the Flying L Rodeo. She will be greatly missed.
Dana Daniel
Monday, February 1, 2016
Joyce,
Thinking of you during this time. Praying for comfort.
Dana
Donna Berry
Monday, February 1, 2016
Many years ago when first meeting Kris, I thought she was too harsh, brassy, sassy, but one tough cookie. Over the years thru many conversations, she became a friend and one I became to respect. She so loved her family & would fight a bear, if one threaten them. She shared her backyard with all of us every Saturday night at the arena, that became an icon for every little girl & boy to live their cowboy dream.
Thank you Kris for the memories, the friendship, and sharing your life with all of us. We will mourn your death but My Friend, we'll also rejoice your life!! It was a "good ride on the hill," but a better one with Roy in heaven.
Prayers & love to the Lee Family! We all will miss her.
Stephanie Lawrence
Monday, February 1, 2016
Joyce,Barbara, Jim, and families
I am sorry to hear of Miss Kris's passing. I can still see her sitting on the picnic table signing and "straightening" out bull riders. LOL She was a sweet lady and tough as nails. She will not be forgotten and will be missed. May God give you comfort and peace in the days and weeks to come. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cherre Holley
Sunday, January 31, 2016
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Kris was a friend to everyone she met. Such a strong woman and loving mother. You can bet she is standing in awe of all heavens sights now..wishing we could all be there to see them too!!
Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
William and Cherre Holley
Steve Gunter
Sunday, January 31, 2016
We pray that God's peace and comfort will be with all of Mrs.Lee's family during this difficult time of loss.May God be with and bless each one of you.