A native and life resident of Raleigh she was born on September 3, 1929, to the late Ernest Stevens and Bessie Nipper Stevens. She met her love at the Old Lassiter Mill (now known as Lassiter Mill Park). They later married on January 29, 1949. She worked at the old Woolworth Store in downtown Raleigh until she got a job with the NC Department of Revenue. After the birth of her third child, she decided to stay home and be a homemaker. Once all the children were in school, she returned to the workforce landing a job with the NC Division of Motor Vehicle. She retired in August of 1992 with 26 years of service. She was an active charter member for 45 years with the James B. Green Order of Eastern Star Chapter #352 and she attended St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church until declining health for both her and her husband kept her from attending.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Robert D. Truelove, Jr. and her first grandson Michael Truelove, Jr; brothers Ernest Stevens Jr. and Charlie Stevens; sisters Martha Goodwin, Alice Boney, Sara Fields.
She is survived by her sons, Mike Truelove of Raleigh; John Truelove of Louisburg; a daughter Tricia Hagemann and husband Dale of Raleigh; three grandchildren Ryan Truelove of Forney, Texas; Cody Hagemann and wife Carson of Waxhaw, NC; Sarah Caldwell of Smithfield, NC.; three great-grandchildren Jack Hagemann; Baby Hagemann and Grant Caldwell; and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank her caregivers Cindy Mangum Jones for her love and excellent care she gave mom for the past 2 years, Heartland Hospice nurse Jennifer Mendez and Tameka Toe for their excellent care.
In lieu of flowers memorials contribution may be made to: James B. Green OES # 352 c/o Shelia G. Lassiter/ Sec. 1624 Bellechasse Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615-7401 or to the Shriners Hospital for Children Attn: Office of Development 2900 N Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
A visitation for Lessie will be held Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. A funeral service will occur Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. A graveside service will occur Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Dr, Raleigh, NC 27601.
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