Dr. Lessie L. Fowler LeSure was born June 23, 1940 to Oran Fowler in Southeast Oklahoma. She was reared by her aunt and uncle Parlee and Vonder Pleasant. She professed Christ at a very young age, and attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Atoka, Oklahoma. Lessie spent her formative years in McAlester, Oklahoma, and remained until graduation, afterwards. She attended college in Langston University, there, she received her B.A. degree and later a Master's Degree in Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK. Lessie began her career as a Kindergarten Teacher for a couple of years in the Oklahoma Public School District. She also served as assistant principal at Eisenhower School. Dr. LeSure retired from the Oklahoma City Public School District after more than 40 execellent years of service. she later, worked at the Marcus Garvey Leadership Charter School, until she became too ill. Dr. Lessie, a great warrior and united with Holy Temple Baptist Church in 1969 under the pastorage of Reverend R.M. Leffall. Shortly after uniting, she became the church pianist. She served for 44-years at Holy Temple and served under the leadership of her second Pastor, Reverend Dr. George Young, Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons: Darryl and Karlos (Tammy) both of Oklahoma City, OK. Two granddaughters: Shaunte (Jazz) and Justice. Four grandsons, Karlos, II, Tristan, Davion, and Brandon. Three great granddaughters: Destiny, Faith and Aniyah. Four special nieces: Loshandra Holland, Jacquelyn Holland-Kay, Niecy Durant, and Vickie Darling. Two special nephews, Damien Pearson and James Jackson. A host of other relatives, and many many friends, and her Holy Temple Church Family.