Service was held March 21, 2025, at New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Arrangements entrusted to Preferred Cremation and Burial
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Lee Ann was born on May 21, 1957, in Fukuoka, Japan, to Jack Casey and Suzue (Uno) Schultz. She was raised by her family in the rural town of Topeka, Kansas. In 1988, she began a new chapter in her life in the city of San Diego, California, along with her beloved husband and three children. She later started her career as a postal carrier for over twenty years, where she developed long-lasting friendships. She later retired, leaving behind a legacy of achievement.
After retiring, Lee Ann was able to dedicate more time to being committed to her family. We will always remember Lee Ann for her playful spirit and her love of life’s simple pleasures—whether it was enjoying a day of thrifting, sewing, or simply waking up to her
husband and two pets, Sunkiss and Benji, who brought her an abundance of happiness.
During her free time, she wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to a loved one for a lengthy phone call or quality time. She deeply cherished sleepovers with her grandkids, car rides, and watching Family Feud. Her contagious laughter and unwavering willingness to embrace any adventure is something anyone who knew her could vouch for. She was blessed with the gift of bringing joy to every moment. No matter the situation, Lee Ann was always down for whatever, making even the simplest moments unforgettable.
Lee Ann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy was her family. She shared a deep and enduring love with her spouse, Claud Smith, whose unwavering support brought her comfort and happiness throughout their years together. Her husband Claud remains to honor and carry forward the beautiful life they built together.
On March 1, 2025, Lee Ann transitioned peacefully and left for her eternal home, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, warmth, and love.
She was a caring mother to her three children; Donald Johnson Jr. (Coreen), Donisha Jones (Melvin), and Andre Casey Smith (Maria), a loving grandmother to seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and is survived by her siblings; Lisa Dinwiddie, Linda Casey, and Billy Casey.
She was preceded in death by her mother Suzue.
She will be deeply missed, and her love, laughter, and kindness will live on in the hearts
of all who knew her.
