Beatrice Mary Lee

January 13, 2022

Beatrice "Bea" Mary (Hanley) Lee, 81, passed away on January 13, 2022. She was a resident of Lakeridge, VA at the time of her death. Bea was born October 26, 1940 in Cambridge, MA to Francis Xavier Hanley and Beatrice Winifred (Farraher) Hanley. A 1962 graduate from Boston College University with a degree in Elementary Education, Bea was the senior class treasurer and an editor of the University's newspaper. While working at the National Security Agency (NSA), she met the love of her life, Richard "Dick" Lee. They were married on February 15, 1969, in Weston, MA and together they raised two daughters. Throughout her career, Bea worked as an educator, librarian, domestic violence services advocate and mediator. Bea enjoyed reading, playing pinochle with friends, organizing the church craft fair, decorating for holidays, watching mystery shows and game shows, and spending time with family. She was a founding member of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic parish in Woodbridge, VA. Bea is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard; two daughters, Mary Ellen (John Smith) of Springfield, VA and Susan (Monte Metzger) of Manhattan, KS; two grandchildren, a nephew and a niece. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.