Betty Jo Lees' Obituary
Betty Jo Lees "BJ", 81 of Stephens City, VA formerly of Port Charlotte, FL passed away October 11, 2018.
She was born in Hinton, WVA to the late E. Lucile Eagleton and Howard Harless Huffman on February 2, 1937. Betty Jo graduated from Charlotte County High School and attended E.C. College.
She was preceded in her in death by her husband, William Russell Lees; her brother, Larry Huffman and sister, Louise Flowers.
BJ worked as a secretary for Charlotte Co Public Schools and was a member of CHS Alumni, ABWA, Red Hat Society. She had a passion for sewing, reading, traveling, music, fishing, and golfing.
She is survived by daughters; Karen (Todd) Brown of VA, Lori Lees of NC; sons, Jay Powell of Fl, and Bryan Lees of Ct; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind sisters; Joy (Jim) Hunt of FL, Donna (Bill) Cummins of FL, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 1st at Unity Church of Peace, 1250 Rutledge, North Port, FL 34288
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Unity Church of Peace.
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