Obituary of Betty J. Lee

Betty Jean Peagler Lee, 78, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, December 2, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey, surrounded by family and friends. Betty was born in Sumter to the late Edward Lee Peagler, Sr. and Maude Ann Jordan Peagler. A gentle woman, Betty was truly a Loving, Kind soul to all she met, and will be remembered to often say “bless your heart.” She was the “neighborhood counselor,” friend, and mother to many. Her best friend and faithful companion of 12 years was her poodle, “Prince.” She enjoyed bird watching, especially Cardinals and Blue Jays. Two favorite hobbies were playing Aggravation (she usually won) and watching wrestling for hours while on the phone with her twin sister, Jonell. She is survived by three daughters, Patricia Lee Burkett of Sumter, Pamela Lee Gazley of Ohio, and Elizabeth “Punkin” Lee of North Carolina; a son, Donald Hubert “Buddy” Lee, Jr. (Katrin) of Florida; seven grandchildren, Nicole, Stephen, and Shane Gazley, Monica Burkett, Brittney Lee, Michael and Devin Albritton; and numerous other family and friends that loved her dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald H. Lee, Sr.; a sister, Jonell Weatherly, and two brothers, James Peagler, and Edward Peagler, Jr. A graveside service will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 5, in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery with the Reverend Michael Bowman officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Sunday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home, and Monday, following the graveside service, in the fellowship hall of Green Acres Assembly of God, 537 Lewis Road. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.