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Velma Hortense Lee

Passed 04/16/2025

Obituary For Velma Hortense Lee

Velma Hortense Lee, age 88 of Watkinsville, GA passed April 16, 2025.

Survivors include: two daughters, Pamela (Leon) Parker, Lithonia, GA and Marcia (Ronnie) Evans, Athens, GA; grandchildren, Dwayne, Stephanie and Tia Evans and Ashley Jennings; six great grandchildren; sister, Doris Combs, Atlanta, GA; brother, Leonard (Johnnie) Tate, Woodstock, GA; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Celebration of Life Services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Ebenezer Baptist Church, West, 205 North Chase Street, Athens, Georgia. Entombment will follow at The Mausoleums of Evergreen Memorial Park.

Viewing, Tuesday, 1-6 PM, at the funeral home.



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I just learned of Hortense's passing. I would have attended her funeral, if I'd known. I loved every time I got to see Hortense as she was always kind and strong in character. May she RIP, free of her earthly body. May God bless and comfort her family. Elaine Cook

Elaine Powell Cook

My condolences to my extended family may you find peace and comfort.

Kristal Spivey

My Condolences go out to Hortenses' Family. She was such a kind and gentle lady. We Became friends some years ago at ARMC. She was one of my best patients. At that time we learned that we also lived in the same neighborhood. She loved her family and she loved the Lord. Rest in Peace Hortense. You ran your race and earned your wings.

Sarah A Boyd

Please accept my sincere condolences. Wishing you peace and comfort during this challenging time. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Wanda Cannon

Pam and Marcia, God has a plan for all of us, she will be missed by all that knew her. She was like a second mom to me. Sister's call me anytime, all my to the entire family.

(706-380-4349) Dorothy Daniel & Family

Dorothy Daniel

With Deepest Sympathy & Love. ❤️ She was so sweet and always had a smile. "Rest in Peace" Your Cousin, Willie Mae Collier Conyers, GA

Willie Mae Collier

My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Velma Hortense Lee's Family. My dear friend of over 40 years, My confidant, and excellent coworker. She loved the Lord and her Church Family. I am missing her but oh what sweet memories l have of her. She will rest peacefully in Paradise. Family you are in my prayers!🕊😇🙏🏾♥️🕯

Elizabeth MaysJohnson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home | Athens, GA

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