Eleanor Armina Lee

Makison

Some lives leave footprints on this earth that time can never erase. Some people touch our hearts so deeply that their love becomes a part of who we are, living on in the stories we tell, the memories we cherish, and the moments when we find ourselves wishing we could hear their voice just one more time.

After a lifetime of love, laughter, and memories, our precious Mama is now joyfully sitting on her Heavenly Porch surrounded by the beauty of Heaven. Wrapped in everlasting peace with her Heavenly eyes able to see all the beauty around her.

We imagine her smiling, wearing her favorite hat and red lipstick.

Eleanor Armina Lee Makison, age 96, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at her daughter's home wrapped in prayers and love by her family.

She was a lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Armina was born on January 22, 1930, in Anderson, SC, the daughter of the late Lloyd Lee and Ruby Vaughn. She was married for 65 years to Harold Makison until his death in 2013. She was also preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia Lee Makison Mulneix (Darrel); brothers, William "Bill" Vaughn, and Gary Vaughn; and sister, Elaine Wisniewski.

She is survived by her daughters, Ann Thomas (Rodney) of Lancaster, SC, and Carla Whiten (Charles) of Anderson, SC; eight grandchildren, John Cleveland, Kevin Clamp, Randy Thomas (Sheila), Steven Thomas (Stacy), Chris Davis (Sommer), Hal Davis, Brandice Whiten and Matt Whiten; seven great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; sisters, Bonnie Perry of Chicago, IL, Judy Vaughn of CT, Brenda Smith of Salsbury, NC, and Charlotte Wilkie of Salsbury, NC; and brother, Jim Vaughn of NC.

The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers, especially Lisa Lawson, her front porch buddy and Crescent Hospice for their excellent care during these difficult days.

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 12:30-1:30 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with immediate family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1809 N. Main St., Anderson, SC 29621, or Crescent Hospice, 305 W. Beltline Blvd, Anderson, SC 29625.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting WWW.MCDOUGALDFUNERALHOME.COM