Bette Galloway Lee

October 5, 1927 - June 3, 2019

Bette Galloway Lee, 91, of Charlotte, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, June 3, 2019. Bette was born in Charlotte, NC, on October 5, 1927, the daughter of William and Bertha Christenbury Galloway. She graduated from Central High (which is now CPCC) and went on to get a degree in bookkeeping. She worked for various companies as a bookkeeper. On June 11, 1949, she married Joe Patterson Lee who preceded her in death in 2008. She was also a former member of Third Presbyterian Church on Central Avenue. Bette enjoyed taking care of her garden, her yard and her dogs. Most of all, though, Bette loved time spent with family, especially the travelling across the country with her son and visiting the numerous states. Her life took a tragic turn when two of her children died. Their loss hurt Bette deeply and in her later years, her pain could be mistaken for a less than congenial demeanor. She was, however, a great mother and dealing with the pain of not just the death of one child, but two children. Bette is survived by her son, Perry Lee of Charlotte; and a brother, Bill Galloway. She is further survived by numerous other family and friends. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean, and a son, William. Bette’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for her and for them. A graveside service led by Mr. Michael Neddo will be held at 10 AM on Friday morning, June 7, at Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Charlotte.