Virginia Joe Lee

Virginia Joe Lee, 92, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 2, 1932, in Best, Texas to Joe and Elizabeth Christesson, Virginia was the eldest of eight daughters. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1950 then furthered her education at Draughon’s Business College in Abilene, Texas.

She married James Lee with whom she spent nearly half her life and raised three children before divorcing. She spent her career as a bookkeeper for various companies including Texas Electric and Big Springs.

Virginia loved a glass of ice water, fried catfish, beans and cornbread, biscuits and gravy, and indulging in everything chocolate. She enjoyed bowling and was an avid reader with a particular fondness for romance novels.

She is preceded in death by her beloved sons Joe Lee and James Lee; sisters Jerry Schmidt, Judy Moomey, and Dee barns; and her brothers-in-law David Nuggent and Don Moomey.

She is survived by her sisters Ethel Nuggent, Libby (Ken) Barns, Debbie (Jerry) Sawyer, and Rhonda (Marvin) Attaway; her beloved daughter Suzy (Clifton) Horace; daughters-in-law Lynn Lee and Mercy Lee; and grand and great grandchildren, all whom she adored.

Virginia you were loved beyond measure and will be missed greatly. Rest peacefully. In lieu of flowers please buy a lot of chocolate and share it with someone you love.

Oh Darlin

We’ll miss you so.

Your sweet Texas soul,

Home again with Jamer & Joe.

Bountiful gardens

You’ll tend to and the

Hummingbirds you’ll see

Their vibrant colors and gentle hum,

A symphony for you and me.

The oldest of eight, with a heart so bright.

You lit the way for all, with your loving light.

The Heaven you went to and the new home you’ll make.

You’ll fill it with love- perhaps a few cookies and cake.

Your legacy remains, a sweet and gentle soul.

Forever in our hearts, your love will make us whole.