Sunrise: May 29, 1949
Sunset: September 9, 2020
Saturday September 19, 2020
Visitation
10:00am-11:30am
Celebration of Life
Private for Family only Pastor Jim Starks, Officiating
Tezak Funeral Home 1211 Plainfield Rd | Joliet, IL 60435
L I F E
R E F L E C T I O N S
Mary Elizabeth Tye Lesley was born to Buster Brown Tye and Lucille Betts on May 29, 1949 in Booneville, Mississippi. She went home to be with the Lord Wednesday September 9, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital. Mother Mary E. Lesley lived her life allowing the Lord to lead her in every way possible. She stood for righteousness and The Word of God. Mary E. Lesley graduated High School from Wick Anderson from Booneville, MS.
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Mother Mary E Lesley retired from Molex Incorporate where she worked for decades. Later she would become a bus monitor for Grand Prairie Transit. Mother Mary Lesley was a homemaker her entire life until her health started to decline. Raising her children, some grandchildren and other children as well. Cooking, cleaning mother was always busy. She became Mother Dear in every truth of the word. Always making sure everyone had whatever they needed mentally, physically and spiritually. Mary Elizabeth became 1 flesh with Oliver L. Lesley where they met at school in Booneville, MS. She was preceded in death by her loving parents the Late Buster Brown Tye and Lucille Betts, 2 sons Sedric L. Lesley, Willard D. Lesley, brother William Tye, sister Martha Spight and grandson Deonte Lesley. Mary Elizabeth Lesley leaves to cherish memories, her husband of 53 years Mr. Oliver Leslley of Lockport, IL; 4 sons Willard Lesley, Wesley O. Lesley, Myron T. Lesley of Lockport, IL and Deric McGee of Toledo, Ohio; 3 daughters Mirand McGee of Toledo, Ohio, Myra J. Lesley of Corinthins and Becky P’lavec of Joliet, IL. Special addition daughters Inez Heights, Tia Reese, Marilyn and Antoinette Walker. 2 brothers William (Doris) Tye, of Rienzl, MS, Betty (Edward) Davis of Baldwin, MS, Darsene (Thomas) Watts of Toledo, OH, Tarent (Glenda) Tye of Booneville, Francile Williams of Booneville, MS and Marviline (Clyde) of Memphis,TN. God Daughter Regina Bew, godsister Joyce McCullough and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren. A host of Special nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” -Isaiah 53:5
Tributes
To my Sister and friend, I’m going to really miss you and your smiling face. The good times God allowed us to have. I will always cherish your memories and keep them close to my heart. Gone but never forgotten. -Love always your sister Darsene Watts.
Thank you mom for everything you taught me. You’ve always been there when I needed you in every way possible. Thank you for the bond we shared and I’m forever grateful. -Love your oldest Herk
To a Special Mother who loved, cared and always gave me her best God given advice I’ll love and miss you. -Jugg
No words could ever explain how blessed I was to have you in my life. I met you when I was 16 and never thought you would end up being a mother to me and the best grandma to my sons. Thank you for everything you taught me over the past 30 years. I will forever be grateful and never forget. -Love you always Becky
She’s my dear sister, she loved me and I loved her and I thank God for peace and I am at peace. -Aunt Betty
Mom, you’re going to be truly missed. Thanks for all the love you’ve given me all my life. I love and miss you. -your baby boy Myron T. Lesley AKA Glute
My Aunt Mary, I love you so much! I know you know that everybody else knew it too lol. There’s a million things I could say about you on the other hand my heart is so broken I can’t even speak. You were, are and always will be everything to me. I’m gonna miss you but I’ll never forget you. In your words…. Loveee… -later your TT Rhonda
Thank you with love. Whether you pushed me or pulled me and/or disciplined me, encouraged me, you stayed by my side physically or by phone. You are and always will be a part of my growth. I thank you for being extended mother when I needed you most. I am grateful that GOD placed you in my life. -Love your niece Lanique God loaned us Mother Dear we are forever grateful for the many years, all the joy you brought to each of our lives. WE LOVE YOU -Love your family
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” -Psalm 91:1-2
Pallbearers
Willard Lesley Deric McGee Tye Lesley
Wesley Lesley Myron T Lesley Larry Davis Jr.
Ezekiel Triplett Jevon Lesley Matthew Lesley
Brandon Lesley Malik Brown Glen Malone
Honorary Pallbearers Acknowledgements
The family of Mary E. Lesley sends our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for every card, for each comforting word, for all the visits for every beautiful flower and every prayer. Continue to pray for the Lesley family.
Arrangements Entrusted to:
Tezak Funeral Home
1211 Plainfield Rd. | Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 722-0524