Lee Anne Deese

Lee Anne Deese, 61

Lee Anne Deese of Auburndale passed away peacefully Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Lake Wales with her husband by her side.

She was born June 8, 1961 in Bartow to the late Billy and Janice Hartsaw. Lee Anne was an MRI Technician at Winter Haven Hospital for 37 years.

Lee Anne was an outdoor enthusiast, wanting to do anything involving being outside. She enjoyed hiking trails, riding UTVs, and viewing the beauty of nature anytime possible.  Lee Anne was also artistic and creative.  From making vintage button bouquets to paper cactus gardens, she could turn any item into a work of art. She was a kind, loving, caring, and beautiful person.

Lee Anne is survived, missed and forever cherished by her husband of 39 years, Darrel Deese; sister, Kay Cochran and husband Steve; and brothers, Doug Hartsaw and wife Donna, and Steve Hartsaw and wife Beverly.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales with Rev. David Durham officiating.