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Jimmie Windham (Lea)

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Jimmie Darlene Windham Lea

03/16/2020

Jimmie Darlene Windham Lea, 90, of Temple passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at a Belton nursing home. Graveside services for Jimmie will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery in Timpson, Texas with Rick Fletcher officiating.

Jimmie Darlene Windham Lea was born in Weaver Community on December 26, 1929.  Her parents and siblings worked the farm when she was very young, and her Dad would read the bible to her every evening after supper. Some of her fondest childhood memories included traveling 4 miles to church each Sunday in a wagon pulled by 2 work mules.
  
She met Robert Lea, “the best thing that ever happened to her,” in 1947, on the church steps in Timpson, TX and they married one year later. They enjoyed life together for 60 years. Most of her adult life, was spent raising three children, providing care for elderly parents, and working as an office assistant to various companies, including two medical offices. She & Dad really enjoyed the “retirement years” which included spending time with grandkids, working on house projects (with several coffee breaks), watching the birds and squirrels from their back porch swing, and playing Canasta each day at 4.

According to her, “The most important thing to know is to believe in God’s love and provisions, love each other (most of the time), love our children, (all of the time), and always be thankful for every day of life…….” And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.  Philippians 4:19
 
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lynn Lea; son, Don Edward Lea; parents, Derious & Jessie Windham; brothers, Vertis and Walter Windham; and sister, Addie Mae Whiteside.

Survived by:
Her daughter, Janis Lynn Byrd, and spouse, Charles, of Temple

Son, Russell Wayne Lea, and spouse, Becky, of Salado

Grandchildren: 
Wendy Staes, and spouse, Mark
Clinton Lea
Crystal Lea
Adam Lea
Erica Lea-Simka and spouse, Ryan
Rachel Lea Roacho and spouse, Thomas

Ten great-grandchildren and many friends

Dossman Funeral Home in Belton is in charge of the arrangements.





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