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Beverly Bansmer Lee, age 83, widow of Roy Dell Lee, passed away on Wednesday morning, August 5, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M. Saturday, August 8, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Batesville, Ms. where she was a faithful member. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, Ms. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. Friday, Agust 7, 2009 at Wells Funeral Home and one hour prior to services Saturday at First Baptist Church. Dr. Ron Kirkland and Dr. Greg Johnston will be officiating.Beverly was born September 20, 1925 in Lodi, Ca. to the late Emil Nathaniel and Edna Ernestine Kroll Bansmer. Mrs. Lee was a retired school teacher after 27 years as a reading specialist. In her past time she loved several hobbies, including playing piano, reading, scrabble and cooking, but her biggest love was her husband and entire family. She also loved playing the piano her the Lord's house.Beverly is survived by her two daughters, Gail Lee Wright of Oakland, Ms., Cheryle lee Clark of West Memphis, Ar.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.