Lee Carroll

Lee Carroll, age 76, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 at her home in St. Helen. Lee moved to St. Helen in 1995, after living in Shelby Twp. and Sterling Heights for many years. Lee was born January 1, 1935 in Fenton, MI and married Robert E. Carroll on March 22, 1955 in West Branch. She was a member of the St. Helen Community Baptist Church and the Creative Arts Association of West Branch. Lee enjoyed walking, gardening, golfing, sewing, and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Lee was a very accomplished artist including watercolor, oil painting, and charcoal. She loved to take her artistic ability and volunteer to help others. Lee will be remembered for the strength of her faith and her deep love for family. Lee is survived by husband, Bob Carroll of St. Helen, daughter, Natalie (Joe) Polzin of Cedar Rapids, IA, son, Robert (Diane) Carroll of Shelby Twp., grandchildren, Andrew, Adam, Michael, Cassie, Luke, Ashley, Matthew, Jonathon, Julie, Michael, and one great-granddaughter, Sophia. Also surviving is brother, Otis (Pamela) McAllister of Kentucky, sister, Carol (Don) Kruse of Lake Ogemaw, sister-in-law, Lola McAllister of West Branch, sister-in-law, Betty Campbell of St. Helen, and brother-in-law, James Carroll of Rose city. She is preceded in death by parents, Otis and Leola McAllister, father and mother-in-law, James and Athleen Carroll, and brother, Bruce McAllister. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at St. Helen Community Baptist Church at 1:00 pm. Family will be receiving friends from 12:00 pm until time of service at 1:00 pm. Pastor Ken Peterson will officiate. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to St. Helen Baptist Church Building Fund or Hospice of Helping Hands.