Barbara Sue Lee was born in Houston, Texas on February 26, 1939 to the proud parents Justine Florine Smith and Richard Marvin Smith. Barbara was the first born of three beautiful sisters; herself, Elizabeth and Nancy. They were all the envy of San Antonio.
Barbara attended Incarnate Word High School in San Antonio, and later attended the University of Texas. At The University of Texas, Barbara was Queen of the Texas Pioneer Association and Princess of the Black and White Ball. It was one fateful day in 1958 that she met her beloved husband, Ivon Lee III at the university.
Barbara and Ivon were not ones to waste time, and thus in 1959, Barbara became a mother to Ivon Lee IV, quickly followed by Leslie Anne, Richard Harry, Sterling Scott, and Lamar Christopher.
Barbara had many passions and interests that fulfilled her life. Beginning in the 1950’s, Barbara displayed her courage, poise and athleticism by becoming an early pioneer in the sport of water skiing. Continuing from there, Barbara leaped into horse back riding, a passion that she shared with her daughter, Leslie, and eventually with her grand-daughter, Natalie as well. Barbara established herself as an icon of the English style horseback riding world. As she and Leslie drove from horse show to horse show in her great white Cadillac, stuffed with hay and feed, she became known for driving “MO-B-DK”.
In the 1980’s Barbara became a grandmother for first time. Her grandchildren are Ivon V, Scott, Natalie, Connor, Shaughn and Travis.
To those who knew her, Barbara was known for her kindness, patience and generosity. She loved to indulge her family and friends with family vacations, gifts and education. She spent many holidays busily cooking fabulous meals, decorating the house and wrapping gifts for her sizable family.
Throughout her entire adult life, Barbara remained an avid fan of the Texas Longhorn football team. Those visiting her home in Manchaca, Texas, would be amazed at the array of Texas Longhorn memorabilia that was constantly on display.
Barbara went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2018. She is survived by both sisters, five children, six grandchildren, and friends too numerous to count. To all of us, Barbara Sue Lee represented a life well lived.
Rest in peace.
A Celebration of Life for Barbara will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks, and will continue with food and fellowship immediately following at Leeway Cottages at 107 Scudder Lane, Wimberley, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Emancipet.
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