She was 7th daughter of a famous Landowner in South Vietnam, Mr. Ly Thanh Lieng and Mrs. Nguyen Thi Lien. She graduated with a degree at a French school. She was talented in singing and playing piano, mandolin and guitar.
In 1949, she married her late husband, Mr. Hung Le, an Army officer; and they had 10 children, 27 grandchildren. They currently live in Portland, Oregon.
She is survived by:
- Sister in law: Pham Thi Thanh Tan
- 10 children and their family:
1. Le Trong Ly
2. Le Ai Ly
3. Le Hoa Ly
4. Le My Ly
5. Le Thien Ly
6. Le Anh Ly
7. Le Binh Ly
8. Le Ngoc Ly
9. Le Phuong Ly
10. Le Hien Ly
and their families.
- Nephew: Ly Thanh Long and family, Raymond Ly
- Niece: Ly Quynh Giao, Ly Kim Xuan.
Her funeral will be held at Lincoln Memorial Park & Funeral Home.