Stella Lee

Stella Marie Lee, age 4, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. She was born on April 21, 2022, daughter of Samantha Gammons and Brent Lee.

Stella was born with Vici Syndrome, but she never let it hold her back. She is the strongest little girl in the whole universe. She is a happy girl, always has a smile on her face. She has a delicate giggle and beautiful blue eyes full of hope. She is so smart and doesn’t let anything hold her back day in and day out. She is so kind and considerate of everyone’s feelings, she always has to put a smile on everyone’s faces. She loves to spin and is told she will be our little ballerina when she can walk. She has mommy‘s attitude, will roll her eyes, make a certain face, and scrunch her little nose when we do/say something she doesn’t like or something she already knows (like you’re beautiful). She loves bathes and full body massages every day and will get upset if she can’t have one. She loves cars like her daddy and loves long car rides like her mommy. She loves to listen to her daddy sing to her. She loves cuddling. She loves playing with her buttons and being able to communicate with us. She thinks it is hilarious when we ask her “did you poooopee”after her vest treatment. She has beautiful, long curly hair. She loves to watch Barney, Ms. Rachel and The Wiggles. She loves her four dogs; she loves cuddling with them and cheek to cheek hugs from them. She loves to taste new foods and dum dum suckers. She won’t give the sucker back if you try to get it out of her mouth. Stella and her brother Astro share the same name meaning “star” and they both shine bright. Stella loves to stargaze with mommy and daddy. She loves to babble and also repeat words we say. She would light up every time she went outside and the sun touched her face. When she hears funny sounds, she lets out the most adorable giggle. Stella is loved by so many people. She will always have a special place in our hearts.

Survivors include her parents: Samantha Gammons and Brent Lee; a brother Astro Braeger Lee, who will be born in the next few months; Great Grandparents: Mary (Steve) Ready, Wendy (Dan) Gray, Sandy (Rob) Ladik, Chris (Carol) Hermes, and Xia Lee. Grandparents: Korinna Hermes, Leah Gammons, Chong Lee and Clint (Maureen) Gammons; Uncles and Aunt: Doni, Chase, Joseph, Rebeckah, and Lincoln; and so many other relatives.

Preceded by: Great Grandpa Nao Yang Lee; Great, Great Grandparents: Verna (George) Messman, Vivian (Joseph) Kaufman,

Pete Hermes and Dolores Hermes, Marvin (Janet) Braeger; and so many other relatives.