Betty Chu Lee

Betty was born on August 1, 1948 in Shanghai, China and moved to Hong Kong at the age of two. She met her future husband, Edward, when she was 20, while they were both working at the Revlon wig factory. (At this point in the story, she would have reminded him and everyone else that she was his superior at the time.) A few years later, in search of new opportunities, Edward moved to America. Betty, always one for an adventure (and a bit of a romantic), agreed to join him a year later, setting off for a new country where she knew no one and had no family. They were married at City Hall in New York City, with just two witnesses by their side. And so began a lifetime of adventures. Over the next 53 years, Betty and Edward raised two children, welcomed five grandchildren, and traveled to countless countries in every continent of the world together.

Betty is survived by Edward, their children and children-in-law Teddy, Wensi, Joia and Louie, grandchildren Trentin, Tylor, Levi, Remi and Zoe, siblings and siblings-in-law Stephen, Lok Hing, Julia, SL, CM, Jumbo, Charmaine, Shirley, Cary, Stanley, George, Angela C, Albert, Maggie, Angela L and Francis and lots of beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by, and happy to be reunited with, her parents Yue Yuen Chu and Nea Lee and siblings Michael and Esther.

If you knew Betty, you know that she loved nothing more than finding a great bargain, but gave generously to others and philanthropic causes. One of her last acts was to ensure contributions be made to organizations near and dear to her heart. The family welcomes those who wish to join Betty in making donations to Saint Anne’s Church in Quebec City, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Doctors Without Borders, the Red Cross or the TSC Alliance.

A celebration of Betty’s life will be held on Saturday, November 14 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home from 11AM - 1PM.