Cyntheal “Teal” Rosemary Stallings Lee, 87, of Beaumont passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 9, 2008 after a long illness.
Born July 20, 1920 to Thomas and Beulah Stallings, she was raised in Beaumont along with three other siblings, Thomas, Clifford, and her younger sister Ruth. After graduating from Charlton Pollard High School, Cyntheal went on to Wiley College in Marshall, Texas where she successfully completed a cosmetology curriculum. She returned to Beaumont as a licensed beautician and owned and operated her own beauty shop.
In 1943, she married James Isaac Lee, Sr. also of Beaumont and their bond resulted in four children, Patricia, James, Jr., Denise and David. Mrs. Lee was a devoted and caring mother. And in this writer’s opinion, the absolute best mother anyone could ask for. She exuded kindness, patience, and unconditional love for her foursome. Cyntheal was a stay at home mom, relentlessly caring for her brood. After the children left home, Cyntheal went on to work for a day care facility further exhibiting her passion and love for all children, not just her own.
Cyntheal spent her latter years with her husband and constant companion, James Sr. until she was stricken by a debilitating illness. Teal, as her friends and family lovingly called her, will always be remembered for her kind heart, an unconditional love, loyalty and her loving and nurturing ways for family.
She is in the caring hands of her maker now and we bid her adieu. Until we meet again, rest in peace sweet lady.
Cyntheal was preceded in death by her husband, James Isaac Lee, Sr.; and daughter, Patricia Lee Larkin. She is survived by her sons, James Lee, Jr., and David Lee; daughter, Denise Lee-Ross; four grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a number of dear friends.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, May 12, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Live Oak Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 9:00 A.M. Monday until service time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association Beaumont Chapter, 440 North 18th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77707.
