Jeanne R. Lessner passed away on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021 at her home. She previously owned Master Portrait Studio in New York.
She was an avid boater, so when she retired, she moved to Topping to live on the water. She was a member of the Church of the Visitation and the AFR in Richmond.
She was preceded in death by, her mother, Lydia Lessner; two half-sisters; her nephew and his wife; her partner in business, Charlotte Neuberger; and other family members.
Jeanne is survived by numerous family members in Europe and in the U.S; godchildren, Nicole Calore and Thiebauilt Delachatre; her second family, the Scheins; and Laurie Mears and Janine Jaboulay.
A private family service is planned for the future.
Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Church of the Visitation, P.O Box 36, Topping, VA, 23169. See faulknerfuneralhcs.com for more information.
