Judith Ann Bottrell Owings Phillips Lee, 82, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to Glenn and Mary Bottrell. Judy was a librarian and assistant school counselor for 29 years at Camden Fairview Public Schools. After retirement, Judy pursued her lifelong dream of traveling the United States, visiting 47 states and Canada with her husband Calvin Lee. Judy excelled at many things but thoroughly enjoyed doing puzzles, line dancing, painting and reading.

She was predeceased by her father and mother, Glenn and Mary Bottrell, her first husband Charles Owings and second husband Maxolle Phillips, her stepson Benjamin Lee and step-grandson Austin Lee.

Judy is survived by; her husband Calvin Lee, her two children Jeffrey Owings (Jolinn) and Robin Landon (Glenn), her stepchildren; Letha Lee, Michael Lee (Gina), Amanda Mitchell (Teddy), Shelley Williams, and Nathan Lee (Nancy). She also leaves behind three brothers; Rodger Bottrell (Becky), David Bottrell (Kathy), Larry Bottrell (Cathy).

One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids; Christy Nowlin, Amy Neighbors (Tanner), Charles Owings, Michael LaDuke (Caitlin), Adam Landon (Cheryl), Mabel Lee, Luke Lee, Wesley Lee, Riley Lee, Caleb Lee, Aaron Lee, Brooklyn Mitchell, Carson, Mary, Ava, Jackson, Olivia, Houston, Charlie and Oliver.

The family would like to express special thanks to the hospice team Elana, Marilyn, Maddy and Becky for taking such great care of Judy in her final days. The family also extends deepest gratitude to Risa.

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 29th at 10am at Proctor Funeral home. A graveside memorial will take place immediately after at Memorial Park Cemetery to be officiated by Rodger Bottrell.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Judy Lee.