Bessie Mae Lee

Born April 29, 1929 in Jefferson, SC, Bessie Mae was a daughter of the late Lonnie Edward Rollins and Josie Hopkins Rollins. She was a floral designer with Byrum's Florist for a number of years. Bessie Mae was a member of Midwood Baptist Church and a former member of Grace Baptist Church for 43 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, James Rollins, Hollis Rollins, Otis Rollins, and Charles Rollins, and three sisters, Grace Geiger, Maude Price, and Mamie Price.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Hoyle W. Lee of the home; her daughter, Betsy Lee Williams and husband, Steve; grandsons, Jason Williams and Matthews Williams; and great grandson, Michael Williams, all of Mint Hill; sisters, Allie Catoe of Jefferson, and Edna Eubanks and husband, Gooch, of Pageland, SC; and brother, Cole L. Rollins of Jefferson.

Her family will receive friends from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 2, at Midwood Baptist Church, with her funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The Rev. Dr. Garry Baldwin and the Rev. Leland K. Stephens will officiate. The family will also receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Bethel Baptist Church in Jefferson, SC, with a graveside service to follow at 2:30 p.m. in Jefferson Town Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Midwood Baptist Church, 2029 Mecklenburg Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205.

Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.