Lee Brookshire went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 11, 2024 peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Lee was a Christian and longtime member of Edhube Baptist Church. She was born to Americus Bruner and Ruby Vest on September 8, 1929 in Tyler, Texas.

Lee was a licensed beautician as well as a homemaker. She was a self taught Craftsman who loved to work with her hands. She also enjoyed painting, sewing, gardening, woodworking, and fishing. She was a wonderful talented artist whose paintings are treasured keepsakes for her family. Lee was happiest when she was with her family and friends. She delighted in helping others and loved all animals, especially her dogs and cats.

Lee is survived by her son, Terry T. Brookshire of Bonham; grandchildren, Rhonda Austin McEldowney and husband Dr. Scott McEldowney of Klamath Falls, Oregon; Paul Austin and wife Flor of Cypress, Texas; Zachary Austin and wife Leighanna of Angleton, Texas; Ruby Lee Brookshire of Mabank, Texas; Terry Lee Brookshire of Bonham; Harley Brookshire and his wife Frannie and Suzanna Brookshire, all of Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and several great grandchildren; one sister, Lois Benkendorfer and husband Scooter of China Springs, Texas; as well as nieces and nephews.

Lee was proceeded in death by her parents; husband, Thomas Ted Brookshire; sons, Richard Austin and Tommy Lee Brookshire; siblings, Vera Stone, Claude Bruner and Joyce Miller; and one grandson, Thomas A. Brookshire.

Lee will be greatly missed with her quick wit and sweet smile. Her grandchildren, lovingly referred to her as “Meems”, she will forever live on in our hearts.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home 754 State Hwy 56 E. Bells, Texas 75414. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hampton Cemetery in Bonham.