Tommy Lee (Fowler) Cone went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at the age of 99 1/2 years old. Born on Jan. 21, in Clearwater, Fla., in 1925, Tommy Lee was a child of God - a pillar of faith, compassion and grace throughout her life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and dear friend to many.
A lifelong Floridian, Tommy Lee was the daughter of Eulee Parker and Stanley “Sunshine” Sylvester Lee. Tommy Lee spent her early years in Perry, Fla. before attending Stetson University, where she developed a deep passion for all things musical while earning her degree in music. She was living in Perry when she met the love of her life, the future Reverend Leonard Cone. They married on Oct. 5, 1952, and began a life of ministry and service together, impacting countless lives across N.C., Ga., Fla. and beyond through their dedication to God’s work.