Lee was born in Oklahoma and has been a resident of VA for more than 60 years. Lee was a professional model and actress in her early years and a successful business woman until retirement. She owned and operated Guaranteed Foods of VA with her first husband Edward.

Lee served a myriad of roles including Temple Sinai's President and Sisterhood president, board member of the National Girl Scout Council, and many other organizations. However, she felt her most important roles were as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Lee was a recipient of multiple community awards and honors. She spent a lifetime making the most of each day, being a loving matriarch to her family and friends and being a world traveler.

A Funeral Service will be conducted at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Temple Ohef Sholom in Norfolk, VA by Rabbi Mandelberg with the burial at 3:00 p.m. at Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News. Weymouth Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Contributions may be made to the Temple Sinai Edward E. Kahn Biblical Memorial Garden or a charity of your choice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Published in Daily Press on June 1, 2014.
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