Lee Rome

Emma, better known as Lee, was born April 30, 1927 to the late Margaret and John Harry Sullivan. She is preceded in death by her husband, Irvin Rome; sister, Helen Hargis; brother, Bill Sullivan; brother-in-law, Joe Hargis; granddaughter, Amber Rome; grandson, Leo Ogg; and daughter-in-law, Donna Rome.

She is survived by her six children, Ronnie Rome, Mike Rome (Sue), Diane Spurlin (Willie), Mark Rome, Patti Ogg (Bill), and Lee Anne Tranchina (Paul Wayne); grandchildren, Kevin Rome (Rhee), Scott Rome (Tiffany), Amy Freeman (Marty), Tonya Gomez (Floyd), Christy Drickamer (Mike), Chantel Rome, Curt Rome (Brianne) Melissa McBride (Joey), Shawn Miller, Alena Standley, (Todd), and Wilson Ogg (Brittany); 20 great-grandchildren; 3 step-great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a faithful and lifelong member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and a pillar of the community of Central. Lee was a driving force in numerous organizations, charitable events, community activities and her church. She was one of the founding members of the Incorporation of Central in 2005, being one of the signatures on the corporation documents. She was active in the original Central Area Business Association which became the Central Chamber of Commerce. Lee "Sullivan" Rome was one of the original Sullivan's where Sullivan Road got its name. She and her father opened the original Sullivan's Hardware Store in the late 1950's and managed it until the mid-90's when it was sold. After selling the hardware store, she became a Realtor Broker opening her own Brokerage called Acadian Real Estate Sales and Services, LLC. She sold Real Estate until she was 87 years old.

Lee was a pillar of the community, very civic minded and one of the kindest people you would ever meet. Many people called her the “unofficial Mayor” of Central, a title that was proudly shared. She will be truly missed by family, friends and the entire Central Community.

The family would like to express sincere thanks to her caretakers Donna Robinson, Claudette Harris, and Sheila Coleman who treated her like a princess. Also, thanks to St. Joseph's Hospice -Carpenter House and Trigg who helped us through her final moments. Donations may be made to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, and Central School System in her name.

A memorial gathering will be held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Monday, March 28, 2022 from 9:30 until Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11 am. A rosary will be said at 10:30 am. A private burial will be in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Please visit www.greenoaksfunerals.com to leave condolences to the family.