Patricia Franz Lee, beloved wife, sister,
and friend, age 56 of Apollo Beach, Florida,
passed away Jan. 28 at Hospice House, Sun City Fl.
with her family by her side.

She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Long Island, NY to George and Mary Franz.
At an early age, she moved to Maryland, then later to Dothan, Alabama,
where she graduated from Dothan High School in 1977.
She met her future husband, Tony, while attending Dothan High School.
She later moved to Texas and California before settling in Apollo Beach.
She worked as the school secretary at Apollo Beach Elementary School
for many years before her illness. She was an amazing mother to
her daughter, Savannah, whom she loved and cared for deeply.
She is preceded in death by her mother, her sister, Debbie, and
her brother, Don.

She is survived by her husband, Tony Lee,
daughter, Savannah Lee, Apollo Beach, FL.,
brothers Ron (Cynthia) Franz, Dothan, Alabama,
Larry Franz, Los Angeles, California and
sister, June Franz, San Diego, California,
Her father and step-mother George and Vel Franz, Long Island NY.
She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Hospice House for
their kind and generous care they gave Patti throughout her stay.
She will be forever a loving memory in the hearts of
her family, friends, teachers, students, and co-workers.

There will be a Celebration of Life at
the Andalucia Club House,
6102 Marbella Blvd.,
Apollo Beach, FL.
on Feb. 6
from 3 - 6 PM.