Betty Lou Lee
October 17, 1938 ~ July 26, 2024
Betty Lou Lee, 85, of Jefferson City passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
She was born October 17, 1938, in Cross Timbers, Missouri, the daughter of Orphus Lawrence and Hilda Marie (Scarbrough) Bonner.
She was a graduate of Preston High School and received her college education at University Missouri Kansas City.
She was united in marriage on August 29, 1957, to Allen Leroy Lee who preceded her in death on July 15, 1997.
Betty dedicated herself to the noble profession of education, first as a 3rd grade teacher in Joplin and later as a dietician at Bothwell Hospital in Sedalia, where she eventually rose to the position of Chief Dietitian.
Betty found joy in various creative pursuits such as sewing, crocheting, and crafting costumes. Her talents not only brought her personal fulfillment but also served as a means to support her husband's educational endeavors. With a passion for cooking, she delighted in preparing meals and found joy in sharing the art of candy-making with her grandchildren, infusing love into every bite.
Betty's adventurous spirit led her to travel and explore different parts of the world. In quieter moments, she found solace in the pages of books and the tranquility of her garden.
She reveled in bringing together loved ones, creating warm and cherished memories through shared meals and laughter. Her appreciation for family history was evident in her fascination with genealogy, cherishing family heirlooms as means of storytelling and remembrances.
Survivors include two children, Sabrina (Bernie) Fechtel, Jefferson City; Steven (Connie) Lee, Blue Springs, MO ; six grandchildren, Morgan Fechtel (Kyle Trimble), Kristopher (Heather) Lee, Andy (Candace) Fechtel, Maggie Fechtel (Daniel Cunningham), Kelsey (Kyle) Laemmli, Tanner Lee (Jack LaFontaine); nine great grandchildren, Kadence, Aria, Harper, Corbin, Knox, Tucker, Brooks, Maisie, Kit; and two siblings, Barbara (Jerry) Kleinsorge, Olathe, KS; and Teresa Bybee, Preston, MO.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Bobby (Frances) Bonner.
A private family graveside service will be held at Bowers Chapel Cemetery in Urbana, Missouri.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
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I worked with Betty for many years, and truly enjoyed the relationship that I developed with her and Alan over that time. I have numerous great memories with them, and I am very thankful of the times they spent with my parents Bill and Marie Nicholson. I spoke with Betty before Christmas and a bit after. I was trying to find a weekend that would work for her that I could pick her up, and bring her down to our lake house where she spent numerous weekends with us. Unfortunately the timing never worked out. I will truly miss her and know she is at peace with Alan, mom and dad, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Be blessed as she was a wonderful person!
Sabrina and family, I just learned today of the loss of your sweet Mom. While I didn’t know Betty well, whenever I would run into her she made me feel like I had known her for years. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Know you and your family are in my prayers.
Sabrina,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a great lady. I enjoyed her immensely the times we had together. I am thinking and praying for you as I know how really close you two were.
Sabrina, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. I just heard about it today and feel so bad i didn’t hear about it earlier.
Betty, was a very sweet person and a wonderful neighbor.
You and your family have our sympathy. No matter what age they are we are never ready to give up our parents.