Lee L. Cole was born August 9, 1940 in Shelby, Iowa to Ben and Anna Davis. She passed away October 7, 2006 at Mercy Hospice House in Johnston after a long battle with cancer. At her request, her body will be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Lee is survived by three brothers, Tom (Shirley) Davis of Johnston, Richard (Velta) Davis of Des Moines and Turner (Kathy) Davis of Springfield, MO; also numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Animal Rescue League of Iowa.