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Lee Barrett Obituary

Lee Ann Barrett SUMMERVILLE - Lee Ann Barrett, aged 63, Summerville, died March 11, 2016 at Trident Hospital. A memorial service for will be held at St. James United Methodist Church, 512 St. James Ave. in Goose Creek, on Saturday, April 2, at 2:00 PM. Lee was born August 29, 1952, in Texas, but moved to the lowcountry at an early age. She was predeceased by her mother, Helen Elizabeth Barrett, her father, Lewis Levi Barrett, and her sister, Mary Barrett Robinson. She is survived by her niece Caroline Floyd, husband Jeff, and daughters Mary, Lindsay, and Timmi of Summerville, and her nephew, Greg Robinson, wife Susan, and their twins Jack and Gray of Hanahan, as well as countless beloved friends and students. Lee received her B.A. in Speech and Drama from Winthrop College and an Honorary Master's in Theater from Winthrop, with post-graduate work on M.A.T. in English. Lee was also a Certified Volunteer Coordinator. Lee's life was all about giving. She worked for the American Red Cross, Hotline, and for 9 years was Coordinator of Volunteer Services and Special Projects at Lowcountry AIDS Services where she founded and ran Dining with Friends. From 1976 to 2014, she taught drama, acting classes for children and adults, and wrote and directed plays at The Flowertown Players, where in 1998 they named all children's activities The Lee A. Barrett Children's Theater. Lee will be greatly missed by her family and friends across the nation. Everyone who knew Lee knows that her greatest love in this world is her great-neice, Mary, who is attending College of Charleston, double majoring in Vocal Performance and Theater with an emphasis on Performance. Therefore, accordance with her wishes, in lieu of flowers, donations for Mary's education can be made by contacting Naomi Nimmo at [email protected]. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Lee Barrett

12 Entries

Tim Karr

March 18, 2019

I miss her still, and I think of her often.

April 16, 2016

Lee Ann and I were dear friends throughout college, and ever after. We stayed in touch through the antiquated form of handwritten letters, but we loved it. We kept up with each other's lives, thoughts, we exchanged gifts every birthday and Christmas. Hers was a spirit whose light will never go out for those who knew and loved her.

Kathy LaLima

April 1, 2016

Lee was the first person who made me feel powerful as a scared teenager. You let me be one of the founding members of the Red Ribbon Players 20 years ago -- I was armed with knowledge and a kindness that couldn't help itself. Thank you, Lee. I will always love you dearly.

Tim and Everett Karr-Otte

March 31, 2016

I can't express how deeply I will miss my dear friend Lee Ann Barrett. We have been friends for 28 years. We have always managed to stay in touch and pick up right where we left off. Everett and I will dearly miss you. You are such a kind and generous soul. I am sure that the Lord brought you home as he needed you there to make heaven a little more beautiful. You are loved.

Tracey Phillips

March 30, 2016

My Grandma, Ella and I just got to know Lee a few months ago at Royal Oaks. She "adopted" my Grandma who is 94. Miss Lee had a heart that was made of pure gold. We will miss you at Bingo! We love you! Rest in Peace.

Cathey Ross

March 28, 2016

Lee Ann and I were at Winthrop together. We had so many fun times especially doing plays. Please know I am thinking of you and your family.

Mayor and City Council of Hanahan

March 28, 2016

Greg, Susan and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Aunt. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. Mayor Minnie Newman and Hanahan City Council: Joel Hodges, Jeff Chandler, Dan Owens, Kevin Cox, Mike Dyson and Michael Sally.

Ginny Mixson

March 26, 2016

Went to school with Lee Ann and we were friends when she lived in Jericho s.c. with her Mom. She was a very sweet person always willing to help anyone. She was a blessing to everyone that knew her. So sorry for your loss.

M Gray

March 25, 2016

Truly one of the kindest souls I ever had the pleasure of calling "FRIEND".

Joan

March 25, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

March 25, 2016

Dear Caroline and Greg, What a good person your dear aunt was. She was such a very good friend to me. God be with you all in this difficult time.
John Eisenhart

S. Washington

March 25, 2016

Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.

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