Betty Lou Lee

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Betty Lou Lee

<p><p>Mrs.&nbsp;Betty&nbsp;Lou&nbsp;Lee, also referred to as "Goldie", passed away in Jefferson Hospital on July 10,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;after a battle with cancer at the age of 72.&nbsp;She was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt,&nbsp;cousin,&nbsp;and friend to so many.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Betty was born on June 17,&nbsp;1950,&nbsp;in Beckley, West Virginia to Queen Esther Gordon and Beno Staples. She spent her teen-age years in Vanderbilt, PA where she attended St. Paul Baptist Church. She attended school in the Connellsville Area School District and later attended the Robert Powers Modeling School. Betty was a long-time member of Smock Baptist Church officiated by Pastor Wesley Silva.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Most of&nbsp;her career was spent working at the Urban League of Pittsburgh and&nbsp;she&nbsp;retired from Propel Andrew Street in 2017. Her career also included working at a prominent law firm in Washington DC and modeling.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Betty enjoyed&nbsp;the finer things in life; her beautiful jewelry, Coco Chanel, purses,&nbsp;furs,&nbsp;and she made&nbsp;Thrift&nbsp;Store shopping an&nbsp;Art! Betty was known for her bling and her sophisticated style. Betty impacted everyone that she&nbsp;encountered, to know her, was to love her.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Betty is preceded in death by her parents, her husband - Kenny and her sister - Sandy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Betty leaves to cherish her memory (2) two sons; Gordon Lee of Pittsburgh and Christopher Lee of Elizabeth;&nbsp;(2) two&nbsp;sisters, Barbara J. Lowe and Esther Lorraine Peterson;&nbsp;(3) three&nbsp;brothers, Reverend Michael Sanders, Donald Gordon and Jacob Hackett;&nbsp;(3) threegrandchildren - Nakiya Lee, Crisanna Lee and Noah Lee; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.</p></p>
June 17, 1950 - July 10, 202206/17/195007/10/2022
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Natalie Coles

July 16, 2022

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Betty Lou Lee has been arranged by Natalie Coles. Plant a tree
Love & miss you Betty
Rest my friend
Love Moon & Coles Family
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A special tree planted in honor and celebration of your life Betty. With love, The Leake Family of Smock, PA

July 16, 2022

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Betty Lou Lee has been arranged by A special tree planted in honor and celebration of your life Betty. With love, The Leake Family of Smock, PA. Plant a tree
We, the Leake family, have known and loved Betty seemingly forever. It is with heavy hearts we have to say see you later for now. Rest peacefully Betty, until we all meet again, The Leake Family
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Anonymous

July 15, 2022

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Betty Lou Lee has been arranged by Anonymous. Plant a tree
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Jason and Lily

July 15, 2022

The planting of 1 memorial tree in the honor of Betty Lou Lee has been arranged by Jason and Lily. Plant a tree
So sorry for your loss Gordon and family.