Lee Unger Lichter

Lee Unger Lichter, 69, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Lee was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, friend, community member, volunteer, and former social worker. She was also an avid Crimson Tide fan, excellent baker, imaginative gift basket assembler, and so much more. She was filled with kindness, selflessness, creativity, and compassion, always wanting to help others in need or make them more comfortable — perhaps her truest passion in life.

Lee was a lifelong Birmingham resident. She graduated from Mt. Brook High School and attended The University of Texas before transferring to The University of Alabama and then UAB where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Social Work. She began dating her high school sweetheart Steve Lichter in 10th grade and they were married for more than 48 years.

Lee is pre-deceased by parents Robert and Dorothy Unger. Lee is survived by husband Steve Lichter; daughter, Jill Lichter Bomchel (husband Todd), Atlanta, GA; son Evan Lichter (wife Annette); grandsons, Max and Jacob Lichter; sister, Carolyn Unger of Atlanta, GA; brother, Charles Unger (wife Julie), Dobbs Ferry, NY; brother in-law Murray Lichter; sister in-law, Sheri Lichter Schwartz (husband Mark), Atlanta, GA; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held graveside on March 4, 2021 at Elmwood Cemetery in the presence of immediate family and attended virtually by many more. There will be no Shiva at this time but a possible memorial service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lee's memory to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or to Temple Emanu-El Grafman Endowment Fund.