Sandra Lee, 81, of Aberdeen, NC passed away on November 15, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
Sandra was born on January 15, 1943, in Coward, SC, to the late Wilbur James “W.J.” and Belva Ham Lee.
Sandra was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Sherrill Lee in 2018; brother, Gerald “Jerry” Lee; and brother-in-law, Ronald Matthews.
She was a graduate of J.C. Lynch High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Coker College. She briefly worked as an elementary school teacher before becoming a stay-at-home mom and homemaker after the birth of her daughters. She was a life-time member of the Aberdeen Gardenette’s and enjoyed both flower arranging and gardening. She was an active member of Aberdeen First Baptist Church. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many.
Sandra is survived by her daughters, Renee Youngerman (Matt) of Aberdeen and Christy Pusser (Patrick) of Pinehurst; grandchildren, Riley and Nicholas Youngerman and Carson, Lucas and Sophia Pusser; her brother, Vernon “Richie” Lee (Gwen); sister, Linda Lee Matthews; and sister-in-law, Jackie Lee.
A visitation was held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Aberdeen First Baptist Church, a funeral service, officiated by Pastor Dr. Daryl Cornett, Pastor Brandon Wood, and Pastor David Litts began at 1:00 p.m. A private burial will occur at Bethesda Cemetery in Aberdeen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Aberdeen First Baptist Church Forward in Faith Fund, P.O. Box 1066 Aberdeen, NC 28315, or FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, 150 Applecross Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374, or The Parkinson’s Foundation.