"Lee" Leola M. Ferchaud

Cherished daughter of the late John Bartholomew, Jr. and Sarah (nee Skinner) Ferchaud; loving sister of Sallye Rankin and the late John "Bart" Ferchaud III; dear sister-in-law of Laurel Ferchaud; dear aunt of Jesse Kyle Rankin and Jacky Lee Rankin; great aunt of Darlene Rankin, Tristan Rankin, and Rebekah Rankin; dear friend to many.

Lee was a tireless giver. She spent many years with the St. Louis City Health Department as a restaurant inspector and worked in the STD clinic. She retired from the health department after serving in the tuberculosis clinic, where as a Case Manager, she visited children at home to ensure they were receiving their medication properly. She also taught Stress Management, volunteered with the Yorky Rescue and was a freelance writer with many contributions to the St. Louis Review.

SERVICES: Memorial Mass 11:00 am Saturday, June 18, 2016 St. Richard Catholic Church 11223 Schuetz Rd., Creve Coeur, MO 63146.

Please, in lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions in Lee's name may be made to Yorky Rescue at RescueMe.org (please follow prompts online) or to Children of Africa Fund for Social Mobility (www.CAFSM.org) 17 Flynn Ln., St. Louis, MO 63122