Willian “Bill” Holland Lee, 88, of Beaumont, died Monday, November 18, 2013, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. A native of Beaumont, she was born on July 2, 1925, to Inez Burnett Holland and William Ernest Holland. She is a graduate of Beaumont High School and of the University of Texas, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in education. Bill was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, the Junior League of Beaumont and P.E.O.
Survivors include her husband, Robert B. Lee, Sr. of Beaumont; sons, Robert B. Lee, Jr. and his wife, Laura, of Beaumont; and David H. Lee and his wife, Rachael, of Tyler; grandchildren, David Lee, Jr. and Matthew Lee, both of Tyler, Medea Lee of Austin, and Mara Lee of San Diego; niece, Julia Ivers Bouhuys and her husband, Henk; and many loving nieces, nephews and other family members.
The family offers their gratitude to caregivers, B.J. Kibodeaux, Cynthia Williams and Myra Dural.
A gathering of Mrs. Lee’s family and friends will be from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Her funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2013, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77706.
