Jean F. Lee

Jean Frances Lee, 65, of Big Spring, died Saturday, December 10, 2016 in a local hospital. Private family services will be held at a later date.She was born October 6, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jean had worked at the Big Spring State Hospital for 20 years. She also worked at Trinity Memorial Park and at Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed quilting, reading and fishing.Survivors include three sons, Thomas Pence and fiance, Cinzia of San Antonio, Andrew Schlaupitz and wife, Lisa of Tucson, Arizona and Michael Pence of Cincinnati, Ohio; one daughter, Tina Coots and husband, James Shannon of Big Spring; one brother, James Ponder of Cincinnati, Ohio; and nine grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Agnes Stein; and 12 brothers and sisters.The family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 3001 N. Big Spring St., Midland, Texas 79705 or to a favorite charity.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com ,