We celebrate the life and mourn the loss of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Lee Rose (Ivone) Albert, age 87 passed away peacefully after a brief illness, with family members by her bedside.

Lee was born in Montclair, New Jersey on June 16, 1930. In 1948 she married John Albert, with whom she raised three children.

Lee's greatest joy was her family, and always adored spending time with her husband, church, and lifetime friendships. Lee had several passions including singing, writing, playing golf, and painting, just to name a few. She was very involved within her country club community; raising money for scholarships, producing plays, and coordinating special events. She was a warm and loving person who never forgot birthdays or special occasions. One of the highlights of her life was being chosen to be Princess in the 1948 Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA. She will be missed by all who knew her for her beauty, contagious smile, and quick wit.

Lee was preceded in death by her parents, Rita and Papa Joseph Ivone. She is survived by her husband John Albert, her three children; Christopher Albert of Springfied, MO, Anne (Tony) Saraceno of Concord, CA, William Albert of Springfield, MO, grandchildren; Raquisha, John Franco (Stacy), Joseph (Jessica), Carly (Jeremy), Madison (Jessica), and Austin, great-grandchildren; Seth, Kadi, and Leonora (her name sake), sisters; Mary Burns (Phoenix, OR), and Patricia Fowler (Orange, CA)

Services will be held at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home at 1947 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO, on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM.  Visitation will be Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 5 to 7:00 PM in the funeral home. Lee will be laid to rest at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, MO. A private celebration of life afterwards (to be announced).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Seasons Hospice. Online condolences will be welcomed at http://seasonshospice.com/

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the many nurses and staff at Cox South Hospital and Seasons Hospice for their devoted care.