Theresa Sue Lee

Theresa Sue Lee, 70, peacefully passed away at a local hospital on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 10, 1948 in Detroit, Mich., came to the Rossville, Ga., and Chattanooga, Tenn., area in her 20’s and settled in working as a professional in silk-screen and embroidery work at multiple factories and warehouses. She was a longtime member of Grace Works Church and loved going to church when she was able. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma Hall Greenlee Young and James H. Greenlee; brothers, Bruce Pierce and James Greenlee. Survivors include her husband of 34 years, William Lee; daughter, Paula (Frank) Lambert; the light of her life and only grandson, Gage Haley; sisters, Sharon (Jeff) Thordarson, Carol (George) Prater; brother, Rick Greenlee; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 S. Moore Road, with Dr. Bill Owens officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37406. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.