
Carolyn Jo Blankenship Lee, 82, passed away November 29, 2010 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. She was born in Gainesville Texas August 10, 1928.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Sarah Blankenship.
She is survived by her husband Charles W. Lee a retired Sante Fe Trainmaster of Silsbee and one daughter Carol and Son-in-law Dan Strouf of Beaumont; sister Kathryn Mann and Dr. Jimmy Mann of Henderson; brother Jim Blankenship and wife Suzy of Dallas and several nieces and nephews.
Carolyn married Charles W. Lee November 28, 1958 in Gainesville, Texas.
She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1945 and from Texas Woman's University (TSCW) in 1949 with a degree in education. She taught physical Education and biology in Dallas, Mercedes and Gainesville. She was also a counselor at Camp Waldemar in Kerrville, Texas.
Carolyn was an avid golfer winning Women's club Championship at Silsbee Country Club eight years in a row. She was also a member of the women's area golf associations and First Methodist Church of Silsbee. Carolyn had a great zest and love of life. She always had a smile and friends were drawn to her. In addition to golf she enjoyed the game of bridge and the camerade of her friends
Carolyn was on the Silsbee Parks Board and instrumental in obtaining the Knupple Park and was proud of her efforts in doing so.
She had a deep and abiding love for her family and always appreciated the values of growing up on a farm.
Visitation will be held at R.S. Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee from 5:00pm-7:00pm December 1, 2010. Funeral services will be held 10:00am in the Chapel at the funeral home December 2, 2010 with burial in R.S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery at Silsbee, Texas.
The family would like to thank all special friends and caregivers for their love and care during their time of need.