Jean W. Lee

Funeral services for Jean W. Lee, age 62, of Clarkesville will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 14, 2012 from the Macedonia Baptist Church. Rev. Brion Williams will officiate with interment to follow the service in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Lee died January 11, 2012 following an extended illness.

Born in Franklin, North Carolina on October 12, 1949 Mrs. Lee was the daughter of the late William Marshall and Mary Lee Carpenter. She graduated from Franklin High School in May of 1967. She married Billy Joe Williams in November of 1967 which ended in his death in February 2001. After getting her two boys to school age, Jean went to work at the Co-Op Craft Store where she worked for 28 years. Jean loved to help and work with other people and this job allowed her to do just that. She loved to sew and make various crafts. Jean loved people in general, she enjoyed listening to music; especially gospel music. She loved to be with her family and many friends.

Mrs. Lee is preceded in death by her husband Billy Joe Williams of 33 years, husband Frank Lee of 5 years, mother Mary Lee Carpenter and father William Marshall Carpenter, and one sister Virginia Lee Carpenter.

Survivors include sons Keith Marshall Williams and wife Christy of Clarkesville, Terry Joe Williams and wife Margaret of Clarkesville, four grandchildren, two step grandchildren, one step great grandchild, sisters Carol Conley and husband Fred, Penny Simpkins and husband Bobby, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, January 13, 2012 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

Condolences may be sent at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.

Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256.