Mary Lou Lesak

Marylou was raised in Garwood, New Jersey graduated high school class of 1975 at David Brearley Regional High School in Kenilworth, New Jersey. Growing up, Mary Lou loved her country music and Elvis Presley, and she enjoyed going out and listening to country music with her friends.

On June 19, 2004, Marylou married Jimmy Lesak. The two resided in Union Beach before eventually moving to South Carolina, making Little River their home. Marylou’s faith in God was unmatched as was her devotion. Her love and devotion to her friends was always apparent. While she didn’t always show her feelings outwardly you knew where you stood and how much she loved you. Always a lover of animals, there wasn’t a time she didn’t have a dog in her life.

Mary Lou was a hard worker and one who could make lemonade out of lemons; there was never an obstacle she could not overcome. She was a fighter until the end, and we will all miss her dearly.

Mary Lou is predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Helen Lettiere by her brothers Eugene, Lettiere, and Patrick Lettiere. Marylou is survived by her husband, Jimmy Lesak, brothers-in-law, Dennis Lesak (Debbie Amicucci), Billy Lesak, John Lesak (Lois). Also survived by Mary Lou, is her sister, Lorraine Lettiere Deremer; three nieces, Theresa Harrison (Paul), Samantha Bennett (Billy), Kristen Lesak; five nephews Joseph DeRemer, Jacob Lettiere, Nick Amicucci (Gabby), Tom Lesak, Eric Lesak, and John Lesak (Lois) and two great-nephews she loved, Owen Harrison and Wyatt Harrison, as well as a great-niece Scarlett Bennett. She also leaves behind her dear friend Carol Maier and many dear friends and cousins. She will be missed by many and remembered by all.

A Celebration of Mary Lou’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Lee Funeral Home, 11840 Highway 90, Little River, SC.