Rachel "Annette" Harris Lee
January 2, 1948 ~ June 12, 2025
Born in: Nash County, NC
Resided in: Nashville, NC
NASHVILLE – Rachel “Annette” Harris Lee, age 77, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Born in Nash County, NC on January 2, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Roy Chesson Harris and Margaret Leigh Shearin Harris Landis. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charles Lee Harris, Sr.
A woman of great faith, Annette was a long-time member of Englewood Baptist Church, where she was in the choir and volunteered in the nursery. Prior to that, she was a devoted member of First Christian Church in Roanoke Rapids, where she played piano and organ. She was an administrative assistant for the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District and Nash County Public Schools. She was a dedicated volunteer at Nash Hospital and worked election polls. She was an avid reader, loved going to the beach with family and never missed a chance to celebrate holidays and milestones. A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, Annette will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Annette is survived by her husband of 57 years, Edward “Lemuel” Lee; her children, Edward “Scott” Lee (Lisa), Shannon Lee Kerley (Timothy) and Jeffrey “Brian” Lee (Heather); her grandchildren, Haven Lee, Kaileigh Lee, Christian Lee, Brennan Lee, Korrie Kerley, Parker Kerley, Zoe Kerley, Jackson Lee, and Emerson “Emmie” Lee; her brother, Roy Wayne Harris (Virginia); her sisters, Jodie Landis Britton (Tommy) and Jamie Landis Wilson (Bill); and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dearest friends.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Annette’s life will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Annette’s memory to Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Services
Funeral Service: Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27804
252-451-8800
Burial: Thursday, June 19, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27804
252-937-4600
Visitation: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N Winstead Ave
Rocky Mount, NC United States
27804
(252) 451-8800
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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Rachel "Annette" Harris Lee 's name.
Englewood Baptist Church
1350 S. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount,
NC
27803
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Our prayers are with the family. Annette was a good cousin, and she will be missed by many.
Keep her spirit & memories in your hearts forever.
Mrs Lee will be missed. God has another angel with him. We will see you soon. Praying for the family to have peace in their heart knowing Annette is with God.
She was a very sweet lady ❤️
Dear Lee family just heard of the passing of Annette. We have very fond memories of you all when we were First Christian together. May the Lord continue to hold you all close during this time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Joel and Patti Dickens
Lemuel and family, my heart aches for you. May God be with you at this sad time. Found memories as we were across the street neighbors for many years in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. Sending love to all!
Lemuel and Family. My heart hurts for you all. I am so sorry for your loss and praying for comfort in the days ahead. I have many good memories of times spent with you and Annette at First Christian. My deepest and heartfelt condolences. Brenda Wright
My heart is shattered… I lost my second mom, Annate Lee.
For 16 years, we lived side by side, but the bond we shared went far beyond being neighbors. From the very beginning, she embraced me like her own. I never felt far from family because she was family.
Annate didn’t just call me her daughter—she introduced me to the world that way. And the love she had for my children… it was real, pure, and deep. She loved them like a true grandmother would, and they adored her right back.
God truly blessed me when He placed her in my life. She was a light, a constant presence, a safe place. Her smile, her laughter, her unconditional love—it all made my world feel warmer.
Now, it feels like I’m walking through a dream I can’t wake up from. I still can’t believe she’s gone. Life without her… it’s hard to imagine.
Annate was beautiful inside and out. Her heart was one of a kind, and anyone who knew her felt that love. I will carry her memory with me for the rest of my life.
Rest in peace, my second mother.
Thank you for loving me. Thank you for being you. I’ll miss you forever. 💔🕊️
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Lemuel and family, our heart hurts for each of you. We were shocked and saddened to hear of Annette’s Heaven going, but we all know that “Absent from the body is present with the Lord.” Annette and I were friends for many years, and her smile and friendliness never changed. She loved Lemuel, Scott, Shannon, Brian, all her grandchildren, brother “Pete” his family and all her family and friends with all her heart. We’re praying for Lemuel and all the family for their comfort now and in the days ahead. Memories and stories will remain of Annette as she watches over you all from Heaven. While we will be unable to attend Annette’s service tomorrow, just know that we are there in spirit and our hearts will be right there with each of you. Our love and prayers to Lemuel and all the family. Hugs, Susan & Huck Stark Norfolk, VA