Charlotte Sheffield Lee

November 12, 1937 - March 21, 2020

AHOSKIE, NC – Charlotte Sheffield Lee, age 82, passed away on March 21, 2020 at the Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital of Ahoskie, NC.

Mrs. Lee was born in Pike County, Alabama on November 12, 1937, a daughter of the late Olen and Bessie McGill Sheffield. Charlotte was the Director of Medical Records for Roanoke Chowan Hospital, for many years until her retirement. After retirement, Charlotte and husband, Darrell enjoyed traveling to visit her sisters in Alabama and going to their grandchildren’s ballgames. As with her grandchildren, Charlotte also enjoyed spending time with, and spoiling her grand dogs, feeding them from the table and feeding them ice cream from a spoon. She was an active, faithful member of Mars Hill Baptist Church as long as her health permitted.

Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband, Darrell M. Lee, two sons, Darrick Lee and wife, Tracey of Williamston, NC, and Del Lee of Knightdale, NC; a grandson, Austin Lee of Williamston, NC, and a granddaughter, Brittany Lee of Winterville, NC; and two sisters, Sabre Hudson and husband, Hardy of Phoenix City, AL, and Brenda Holbrook and husband, Carlton of Ozark, AL.

A private graveside service will be held at Highland Memorial Gardens at 1:15 pm on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 2:00 pm at the Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, NC, with Rev. Greg Hurdle and Rev. Channan Brinkley, officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home.

Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made directly to the Mars Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 325 Meadow Road, Colerain, NC, 27924, or you may donate online by clicking here

Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Ahoskie Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Lee family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.

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Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020

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Following the Memorial Service at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, NC.

205 NC Hwy 42 W

Ahoskie, NC 27910

252-332-3122 | Map

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Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Time: 2:00 pm

Location:

Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Ahoskie

205 NC Highway 42 W

Ahoskie, NC 27910

252-332-3122 | Map

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Shirl Minton posted on 3/23/20

My sincere condolences to the Lee family.

CHARLES AND HELEN THOMPSON posted on 3/23/20

DARRELL, HELEN AND I SEND OUR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU IN THE LOSS OF YOUR BELOVED CHARLOTTE. WE HAVE GOOD MEMORIES OF MEETING YOU AND CHARLOTTE IN THE BEAUTY PARLOR.

CHARLES AND HELEN THOMPSON posted on 3/23/20

Darrell, Helen and I have many memories of Charlotte at the beauty parlor. Always a good time to see you both... Charles Our Sincere Condolences to You and Family

CHARLES AND HELEN THOMPSON posted on 3/23/20

Darrell Helen and I send our sincere condolences to you and your family in the death of your beloved Charlotte. We are praying for you and family. May God bless you as you go through your time of grief. May you find the strength to get through this time of great grief. We had so many good times through out our Mars Hill School days. May you be Blessed> Charles

CHARLES AND HELEN THOMPSON posted on 3/23/20

DARRELL WE HAVE BEEN KNOWING EACH OTHER SINCE GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND I HAVE SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF OUR SCHOOL YEARS

Lois and Ronnie Smith posted on 3/23/20

Darrell and Darrick sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Kim Scott posted on 3/23/20

Darrick and family, I am so sorry about the loss of your Mama, Mother-in-law, grandmama, You have been in my prayers. She always had such a sweet smile on her face watching Austin and Brittany in any thing they did. She was certainly proud of her family!

Jodie Dilday posted on 3/23/20

You will be greatly missed Aunt Charlotte we will be praying for you and the family Uncle Darrell remembering the good times growing up may God keep you all comforted and safe during this time Jodie Donna and family

Debbie Leggett posted on 3/22/20

Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always see her smiling and enjoying the ballgame no matter what game it was, inside or out!!!!

Ken and Greta Lassiter posted on 3/22/20

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.

Ken and Greta Lassiter posted on 3/22/20

Our thoughts and prayers are with you . We are so sorry for your loss.

Lisa Snyder posted on 3/22/20

Miss Charlotte was a sweet lady .. I always remembered her smile ..I remember her always doing things at Mars Hill church as I was growing up..My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family..

Susie Beach posted on 3/22/20

Charlotte was a special person. My prayer for each of the family is that your precious memories and your faith in God will sustain you during this trying time.

Donna Gardner posted on 3/22/20

I meet this sweet lady when her son Derrick and daughter n law Tracey brought her to the cypress grill to eat with my son Cody and Brittany and I feel in love with her right then, seems like I had known her all my life.

Larry Drew posted on 3/22/20

Darrell, I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers for you and the family. God bless you.

Patti Northcott Henning posted on 3/22/20

Mrs Charlotte always had a smile on her sweet face, she was a special lady. Prayers for her family during this difficult time. May God hold you close and bring you comfort in her memories.

Sonya Williams posted on 3/22/20

Charlotte was also a peaceful and calm person. I met her at Roanoke Chowan Hospital while she was the Director of Medical Records. I’m so glad our paths crossed and my sincere condolences to all of her family.

Linwood and Evelyn Bryant posted on 3/22/20

So sorry for your loss

Grace Hoggard posted on 3/22/20

Darrell and family, I will surely miss Charlotte and our many, many talks while she was at RCH and after retirement. She always kept me up on folks we loved. One of my best friends in this world.

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