Lee Ann Darnell

     Lee Ann Darnell, age 56, of Lake, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center, Clare, MI.
     No arrangements have been made at this time.
     Lee was born in Eaton Rapids, Michigan on October 16, 1968, the daughter of Terry L. and Ruth A. (Raymer) Darnell.
     She loved spending time in nature, fishing and mushroom hunting. Most of all; she loved spending time with her family and her pets. Her door was always open to friends and those in need. Lee will be remembered for her huge heart and compassion for others.
     She is survived by her daughter Alicia Brisboy and Jesse Schultz; sons: Dustin Waite, and Eric Brisboy; her mother Ruth Thornton; her brother Joel Darnell; her grandchildren: Maya, Mason, and Julius, step-brothers: Wayne and Siliva Thornton, and Randy and Lesa Thornton; and step-sister Ronda and Andrew Nicholson. She was preceded in death by her father Terry Darnell, step-father Rolland Thornton, grandparents: Ellen and Clifford Raymer, and Casey and Lillian Darnell.
     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Isabella County Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.