Leslee Seese Hoover died peacefully June 19 surrounded by her family. Leslee was born in Detroit, Michigan and moved with her family to Fort Lauderdale in 1946. She attended St. Anthony’s and Central Catholic (St. Thomas Aquinas) High School. After graduation she entered Sisters of St. Joseph in St. Augustine and taught in schools throughout Florida and Puerto Rico for 9 years as Sister Louis Andre’ before returning to secular life.
She married Joseph Hoover and together they raised their family in South Florida. After retirement, Les and Joe lived in Rabun Gap, GA for 20+ years where she became active in many charitable organizations and she developed a passion for quilting. Many of those who knew and loved her are left with precious pieces she handcrafted with love.
Leslee especially loved to treat family and friends to her home in the mountains. She was always welcoming. Nothing made her happier than visits from her granddaughters where they could explore, craft and make delicious treats together.
Leslee leaves behind a lasting mark of kindness and charity. She was a devoted mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend.
She is survived by her sons Edwin and Joseph and her treasured granddaughters Erin and Emma. Her brother Michael (Margery) Seese, sisters Marilyn Gitlin and Mary (Gary) Muter. Many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Leslee was pre-deceased by her father and mother Russell and Helen (Hun) Seese, her sister Margie Shaw, her husband Joseph and he beloved daughter Leslee (Little Les).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Leslee's funeral service which will commence on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Noon, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 901 NE 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow in Lauderdale Memorial Park.
Social distancing guidelines in accordance with Federal, State and CDC, recommendations are strictly followed. Broward County Regulations require all guests to wear a mask.
Online tributes at: www.KraeerFairchild.com
