LEE, BARBARA JEAN (AGE 83) OF INDIAN HEAD, MARYLAND

Remembering Barbara Jean Lee

I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.
John 14; 1-3

On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, Barbara Jean Lee peacefully transitioned to her eternal heavenly home.  She was 83 years of age.

Barbara is survived by her devoted husband Donald Lee of Indian Head, Maryland; Her children Brenda, Donald P. and Tracy Lee (Alanda) and sister Rose Lee; her grandchildren Kimberly Allen (Cliff), Tonya Ellis (DeJuan), Latoya Bovell (Kris), Darnell Thomas, Jr., Nicole Gant, Arsha Ford, Kelanda Edwards (Pierre), Trey Lee, Brianna Lee; Great Grandchildren Takayla Boney (Amir), David L. Mason, Jr., Tyrell Allen, DeJuan Ellis, Jr., Jayvon Allen, Shiya Thomas, Karis Bovell, Harper Edwards, Quinn Edwards, Amir Boney, Shamar Harrison, Amari Boney as well as a host of loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her children Donna Jean Lee (2013), Barbara Anita Lee (1981); Her brothers Charles "Charlie" Gray and Cecil Gray; Her parents Constance (Sis) Milstead and Earl "Duke" Gray; And her Step-father Carroll "Snooks" Milstead;

Barbara Jean was born in Washington, DC to the late Constance "Sis" Milstead and the late Earl "Duke" Gray. She lived in Marbury, Maryland and attended Pomonkey High School. She married the Love of her life, Donald H. Lee in January 1956.  They were married for 67 years and produced 5 beautiful children. She worked for the Charles County Board of Education as a Food Service Assistant. She also raised 4 of her beautiful granddaughters.

Affectionately known as Bobbie/Bob (as her great grandchildren so lovingly called her) was a doting grandmother and to the neighborhood kids, she was known as the "freezy lady" selling delicious freeze pops she made. There was nothing she would not do to protect her grandkids and make sure they had everything they could ever possibly want.  She took the time to remember everyone's birthday and made sure everyone had their own special card at Christmas with money, 1 envelope from Pop Pop and 1 envelope from Bobbie.  Her favorite things were getting her manicures and pedicures and making sure her hair was cut and dyed auburn.  Grandma Bobbie loved hanging out with her family playing cards and laughing at all the great grand kids growing up around her. She loved hosting gatherings and having her family around her.  Christmas was her most favorite time of the year as she would eagerly and beautifully decorate her house and make Pop Pop move the furniture so she could put up her Christmas tree. She enjoyed shopping at Walmart with her daughter Brenda; She ALWAYS took her on mother daughter dates; She enjoyed watching scary movies, Lifetime, and Law and Order; Her favorite shows had to have been General Hospital and The Price is Right, She LOVED some Bob Barker! Her son Donald "Perry" took such great care of her during her last few years. He was so overprotective, and she loved it! She perked up every time he came around. Bobbie will be deeply missed and cherished by her family and friends; She was loved by anyone who got to know her.

Her viewing will be held from 9:00am until 10:00am, Friday, September 8th in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30am at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 30 Mattingly Avenue, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.  Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Glymont, Maryland.