On July 28, 2024, our precious mother, Louella Maxine Lee "Lou", peacefully passed away at her home in Centralia. She was 93. Born on 11/22/1930, in Adna, WA, Louella married the love of her life, David "Bud" Lee in 1950, and they resided in Centralia together until Bud's passing in 2011. She was happily dedicated to her husband and her family, whom she held dearest to her heart. Bud and Louella enjoyed owning and operating The Clover Leaf Motel, on Harrison Ave., from 1965-1971. Every winter since retirement, she and Bud traveled in their motorhome; visiting every state in the country. She loved making quilts for her three daughters, ten grandchildren, and many others. Each quilt was lovingly quilted by hand. Louella was the youngest daughter of the late Howard Saxton and Emma Geiszler of Adna. Her legacy continues to live on in her daughters, DeAnn Virtue, Sheryl Isaacson (Greg), and Carey Lee, as well as her ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. As we remember Louella, we celebrate a life well-lived, a woman who was the epitome of love, ambition, resilience, and supportiveness. Maya Angelou once said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Louella loved to laugh, and made us all feel loved and special. Please join us at an "open house-style" Celebration of Life on August 31, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Stillwaters Estates Clubhouse in Centralia to honor the entire Saxton family: Howard, Emma, Lorraine (Pete), Wilbur (Nadine), and Louella (Bud), as Louella was the last of her core family. We also encourage everyone who knew Louella to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page. It is in sharing these precious moments that we keep her spirit alive and honor her remarkable life