Lennie Jean Lepore

December 17, 2016 at the age of 84. Jean was born on December 6, 1932 in Silver Point, TN

where she lived with her large family until she moved to Nashville, TN with her older sister to

finish high school. Once she graduated high school in 1951, she and her sister moved to Dallas,

TX. There she gave birth to her first child, a daughter she lovingly placed for adoption. In Dallas

she met her future husband, got married to him in 1954 and settled into life in Dallas. A year

later her son was born. Jean had to wait another 13 1/2 years for her second daughter to be

born. Jean loved being a mother and also played a large role in the care of one of her

granddaughter’s. Jean was a very giving, loving and selfless person. She opened her heart and

home to many, including her nieces and granddaughter in a time of need. She sacrificed a lot for

her family and was a wonderful example of how to love unconditionally. She will always be

remembered for her pleasant and joyful demeanor, never complaining about anything nor

saying a mean word about anyone. Her children and grandchildren are grateful that she talked

to them about God’s love for them and regularly prayed for them. Early in 2016, Jean was able

to meet some new family members, the daughter she gave up for adoption along with 2 adult

granddaughters; it was a joyful reunion and meeting. Jean, also known as mom, grandma, and

Aunt Jean, loved all of us well and will be greatly missed. Jean is preceded in death by her

husband, Amelio Frank Lepore; son, Barry Stephen Lepore; her parents General Dalton Puckett

and Cora Beatrice Bates; her brothers Carl Puckett, William Puckett, Elbert Puckett, Ralph

Puckett, Floyd Puckett, Winn Puckett, Alton Puckett, Billy Puckett, and Henry Puckett; and her

sisters Nancy Eveline McBurnett and Clara Mae Castro. Jean is survived by her daughter

Debbie Hayes of Eufaula, AL; granddaughters Melissa Walsh Hudson and Stephanie Walsh

Franklin; grandson Charlie Walsh; daughter Stacy Lynn Prince and husband Robert Lewis

Prince of Plano, TX; granddaughters Emmaline Bronwen Prince and Madeline Arden Prince;

granddaughter Jennifer Nicole Lepore; and nieces Debbie Banda and Lisa Turner. Viewing and

visitation will be held December 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Sparkman-Crane Funeral

Home, Dallas. A graveside service and burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Grove Hill Memorial

Park, Dallas. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean’s memory may be made to the Dave Thomas

Foundation for Adoption.