We have come together to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of a true mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and dear friend.
Elizabeth Pixley Lee, AKA “Dollie,” 100 years old, of Johnston, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on May 25, 2023 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law following a brief illness.
Elizabeth Pixley Lee was born to Willie Douglas Pixley and Alberta Kemp Pixley on August 3, 1922. She was the seventh of fifteen children. “Dollie” was the last of their surviving children.
“Dollie” joined the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church at a early age. She was educated in the schools of Edgefield County.
“Dollie” was a wonderful homemaker and was loved by so many near and far. She has been an extended mother and grandmother to so many. Everyone was always welcomed to what she called “her house” on Johnson Street. She was known by many in town as “Grandma Dollie”.
“Dollie” was united in holy matrimony to James Roy (Jake) Lee on January 12, 1943 and remained married until his untimely death on November 16, 1978.
“Dollie” was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Alberta Kemp, her children, Mary L. Still, James Arthur Lee and Wayne Lee; also her siblings, Richard, John Henry, George, Grady, Cornelia, Carl Jackson, Robert, Estella Louise, Joseph, Clevie, Betty Jane, Alphonzo and Johnny Lee.
“Dollie” leaves behind to love honor and cherish her loving memories, daughters, Debra Dorsey(Velton), Johnston, SC and Annette Nicholson, Saluda, SC; and a son, Willie Lee (Ophelia), Johnston, SC and her fur baby “Poochie.” Grandchildren, Pamela Lee-Williams (Danny), Jeffery Lee (Gina), Monica Blacks (Clint), Bonita Butler(Anthony), Kendrick Lee, Tiawona Dorsey, Antonio Lee(Gaysha), Dwayne Lee, Velton Dorsey (Shauna), Sabree Still, her bonus grandson, Cortez Bush (Patricia); eighteen great grandchildren, fifteen great-great grandchildren, and one great-great-great grandchild, Raylin; a sister-in-law, Rosa Lee, Avon Park, FL, and a host of nieces, nephews , other relatives and sorrowing friends.
Graveside Services will be held 1:00 pm Wednesday, 5/31/2023 at the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Lewis Burt, Pastor. Viewing will be from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Tuesday, 5/30/2023 at the Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC.