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Obituary For Shirley Patrick Haith Lee
Shirley Patrick Haith Lee entered the throne of grace early Monday morning, September 8, 2025. She was at home surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Shirley was born on October 6, 1935, to the late Jesse and Theressa Patrick. Shirley was the fifth of seven children within the Patrick family. She graduated from Dudley High School in Greensboro NC, in the Class of 1953. Shirley pursued and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Studies and was certified in Library Science at Bennett College in 1959, after completing her student teaching at Palmer Institute, now the Historic Site of The Charlotte Hawkins-Brown Memorial Site (Sedalia, NC). In 1976, she earned her Master’s of Science in Media Education from North Carolina A&T State University.
Shirley was a well-known educator serving 31 years in the school system. Shirley’s teaching career began in Asheboro, NC and continued into Guilford County School System with her teaching at the following public institutions: Central School, Rena Bullock School, Charles E. Moore Elementary School, Mount Zion Elementary School, and Smith High School. In that time, she served as a history teacher, math teacher, librarian, media specialist and an associate college professor at Bennett College and North Carolina A&T State University until her retirement. As an educator, Shirley is remembered for always inspiring her students and community to dream and work hard to achieve their goals and aspirations, along with her nurturing nature towards students.
Shirley had a love for traveling. She traveled all over the United States and the world extensively, traveling around North America, Africa, Europe and Asia. She would frequently visit Africa and Europe and loved building lifelong connections and knowledge with peers all over the world. She loved to travel with friends and family for cultural, historical experiences, and as an educational ambassador to share her knowledge with others. She documented everywhere she went with numerous pictures, books, paintings and other artifacts to recount her travels.
Shirley volunteered and gave back to the community by tutoring students in afterschool, educational facilities, and even opening the doors of her home. She enjoyed visiting classrooms to read and do activities with children especially around Christmas. She also served as a volunteer at The Potter House, The Urban Ministries, and helped at the voting polls during elections. She was a proud member of Providence Baptist Church where she served as a committee member for the Church Library, Usher Board, Community Service Guild, Philathea Circle, Teller, and New Member Greeters.
Shirley is preceded in death by her other siblings, Rose Love, Vernon Maceo Patrick, Thomas Patrick, Majorie Young, Alma Jean Swann, and Joel Patrick. Her two older sons, Larry Haith and Terry Haith, also precede her in death. Shirley is survived by her son Rudolph C. (Chris) Lee (Sharon) and daughter Teresa L. Hall (Demetrius) both of Greensboro, NC. She is also survived by seven grandchildren Shielvonda Haith Otu (Archie), Roland Haith, Amanda Haith, Miranda Haith Brown (Ajan), Rashad Lee, Demetria Hall, and Zakiya Hall. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bennett College Attn: Karen Martin 900 E. Washington St. Greensboro, NC 27401 dedicated in memory of Shirley P. Lee.
Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Providence Baptist Church, 1106 Tuscaloosa Street Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation will be held prior at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery 3600 North O'Henry Boulevard Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Sending my blessings and prayers to you Shirley as you are reunited with your rest of our heavenly family. Love to you are heavenly family awaiting your arrival.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Expressing my sincerest condolences and prayers to the family of Mrs. Lee. She touched many lives in the Greensboro City School System. She was a confidant, an encourager, as well as a mentor. She was one of my favorites at Mount Zion Elementary School.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Expressing my sincerest condolences and prayers to the family of Mrs. Lee. She touched many lives in the Greensboro City School System. She was a confidant, an encourager, as well as a mentor. She was one of my favorites at Mount Zion Elementary School.
Teresa, Chris and family, I know your loss is great and words can't really make a difference, but I hope it helps a little to know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many. I was blessed to be a student at the beginning of Ms. Haith's teaching career in Asheboro, NC at Central High School. Ms Haith was Friendly, Firm and Fair, always expecting our very best. We were her students for life, not just for the school year. She will always be with you, never far away. She will be with you in your Precious Memories, in your Heart that still cares and the Love that will continue. God be with you today and the tomorrows to come. Veronica
My Deepest Condolences to you and your family. Mrs. Lee will truly be missed. Prayers for you and your family.
sorry for loss chris,theresa,and the Patrick family
Ms. Lee was an amazing woman! We are so sorry for your loss.....Chris and Sungura Collins. ❤️
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Prayers to the family as Mrs. Lee was a pillar in Providence that we all looked up to. Her and my dad were super close and I grew up with both Chris and Teresa. Much love and prayers and look forward to celebrating your mom with you today. Love, Charles (C.C.), Mrs. Whitfield, Fred A, Robin, and Olivia Whitfield Charlotte, N.C.
Condolences are extended to the family. It is difficult to express adequate words due to the loss of Shirley. My visits to her home whenever I was in Greensboro, meant so much to me. We communicated with each other on the phone and before our conversations ended, Shirley and I would always say: "I love you" to each other. Shirley will certainly missed. Family, you are in my prayers. Betty Burnett - Lindenwold, New Jersey
Dear Lord, Please bless all those in pain.Comfort those who grieve.Show them how your tender care will never fail.Mrs Haith was my teacher at Central School in Asheboro she cared for all her students. She will be missed but never forgotten.In Jesus care.
I was Mrs Haith class so many years ago, school had started more than 2 months when I came to her class. I didn't get to know her very well, but about 12 years ago we had a small reunion at Golden Corral, it was a joy to see her again, her smile will light up a room, sorry for your loss may God bless you and may Heaven smile on ..Sandra
My condolences to the family. I'll cherish fond memories of time spent with Shirley and her late husband, Rudolph...
I extend my condolences to the family of Shirley Lee. I recall the valuable contributions Ms. Lee made as Media Specialist during my tenure as principal of Ben L. Smith High School. My thoughts and prayers remain with you during this difficult time. God bless!
Sending prayers and words of comfort to the family from California. I am so glad that Shirley reached out to me earlier this year. A life of love and purpose.
My sincere condolences to the Lee family. Mrs. Lee is a life long friend, church member, neighbor, teacher and all around favorite person. My life was enriched just by knowing her...never goodbye, but so long for now.
My love, prayers and condolences to the family.
My love, prayers and condolences to the family
Sorry for your loss precious memories from our neighborhood
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Dear Chris&Theresa your mom was a beautiful soul.She was one of my teacher"s when I attended Bennett. She was in my mom's wedding. She always called and checked on momma. We will miss her deeply. We are sending prayers and hugs from Kentucky.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time snd praying that God comforts and strengthens you in the days ahead.
My prayers go out to you and your family, my God continue to send you confort and peace.
My condolences to the family; it as a pleasure to know and work with her, she taught me a lot through her travels to different countries. She will be truly miss.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
