Lee received her Bachelor’s degree and was a Dental Hygienist before retiring. She married David Bown and spent 50 years of marriage together before he passed away on October 4, 2014.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Coshocton for many years. She enjoyed reading, swimming at CHS, and helping with the Coshocton Community Choir.
Lee is survived by her son, Troy (Char) Bown of Coshocton, three nieces and special friends Debbie Wallace, Kay Farrell, Paula Duling, Phady Soungradith, Susan Dobbins and Kathy Reid.
Along with her parents and husband, Lee is preceded in death by her sister Linda Chilcote and brother Jerry Derbyshire.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Given-Dawson-Paisley Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 10:00 am at Roscoe Cemetery.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made in Lee’s name to the Coshocton Community Choir.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com.
