Mrs. Lenora May Rivers Lee

May 27, 1931 - November 17, 2020

Statesboro, GA Mrs. Lenora May Rivers Lee, age 89, passed into rest, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Heritage Inn Health and Rehabilitation Center. The Bulloch County native was the daughter of the late Deacon Gilmore and Mabel King Rivers of Statesboro, GA. Mrs. Lee, received her early education in the Bulloch County School System and later moved to Miami, Florida, where she was successfully employed as a manager in the food service industry for many years before returning to Statesboro. She will be remembered for her determination, passion for life, love of Westerns, as well as her style and grace. Lenora confessed her faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age. She was a member of Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church, where she attended services until her health failed. Those left to cherish her memories are: her son, John Rogers Rivers, Sr., Twin City, GA, her grandson, John Rogers Rivers, Jr., her great-granddaughter, Delisa Lloyd, her great grandsons, John Conyers and Jayden Rivers, her great-great grandsons, Omari Mays and Jayden Conyers all of Newark, NJ, a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A walk through viewing will be held Friday, November 20, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hill’s Mortuary, Inc. Graveside services and burial for Mrs. Lenora Lee will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Francys Johnson, pastor, officiating. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing will be enforced at the funeral home and graveside services. We ask that you adhere to all CDC guidelines. Final rites have been entrusted to Hill’s Mortuary, Inc.