RIP: 'Always helpful, smiling and bubbly'- Popular Limerick woman laid to rest
Lee-Ann’s family expressed their ‘heartfelt gratitude’ to the doctors, nurses and staff of Milford Care Centre, Cork University Hospital and Gannon’s Pharmacy in Hospital, Co Limerick
A LIMERICK woman who was a “force of nature, beautiful and strong” has now been laid to rest.
The beloved Lee-Ann Graham, late of Sliabh Riadh, Raheenamadra, Knocklong, Co Limerick and formerly of The Old Stand Bar on Henry Street, sadly passed away on October 9.
The popular Limerick native is predeceased by her parents PJ and Pam and her aunt Josephine.
Lee-Ann is deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving partner Danny, her brothers Paul, Niall and Oliver, her sister Lisa, Nuala, who she considered as another mum, adored nieces and nephews Chelsie, Emma, PJ, Nathan, Kayla and Paul, extended family, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.
Taking to RIP.ie, a number of colleagues, friends and acquaintances expressed their sympathies for the one-of-a-kind woman.
A co-worker said, “Lee-Ann was a kind and beautiful person inside and out. She was a wonderful person to work for. My deepest condolences to all her family and friends at this sad time. May she rest in peace.”
A second person commented, “Sincere condolences to Danny and all the Graham family on the death of Lee-Ann. There are no words or answers as to why someone so young and so caring should be taken so soon. Rest in peace Lee-Ann, with all your loved ones gone before you.”
While another stated, “Fly high with the angels Lee-Ann. You were a force of nature, beautiful and strong, and you lifted people's spirits just by being in their company. Beautiful inside and out. Sleep well my dear.”
Also expressing condolences, a friend of the much-loved woman said, “Recalling all the lovely memories of Lee-Ann in O'Mara's Shop and The Old Stand, you couldn't meet a nicer and kinder girl, always helpful, smiling and bubbly, a beautiful soul inside and out, she will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Lee-Ann. May you have the softest bed in Heaven, May you rest easy with the angels, beautiful lady. Sincere condolences to all of Lee-Ann's heartbroken family, may you find the strength to cope with God's help.”
Lee-Ann’s family expressed their “heartfelt gratitude” to the doctors, nurses and staff of Milford Care Centre, Cork University Hospital and Gannon’s Pharmacy in Hospital, Co Limerick, for the “exceptional care, kindness and compassion shown to Lee-Ann throughout her illness.”
The late woman reposed in St Joseph's Church, Knocklong on Monday, October 12, which was followed by Evening Prayers and private removal to her residence.
Requiem Mass took place the following day, also in St Joseph's Church, after which Lee-Ann was laid to rest in Emly cemetery, Co Tipperary.
May she rest in peace.