Ruth Rakes Lee

Ruth Rakes Lee, 90, a former longtime resident of Newnan, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020, with her son David by her side. She was born to the late Otha and Estelle Rakes, Feb. 5, 1930, in Acmar, Alabama. Ruth graduated from Woodlawn HS in 1947 and earned a BA in in Math Education from the University of Alabama in 1951. She later received post graduate degrees from Troy State University and West Georgia College. She was a career educator of over 50 years and taught subjects ranging from elementary reading to high school physics. Ruth married the late Dr. Robert Edward Lee in 1951. They lived together in various towns in south Alabama for ten years, had two children (Greg and David), and then relocated to Austell Georgia in 1961. In 1969 they moved to Newnan, Georgia, where they lived together for 43 years until the passing of her beloved husband Bob in 2012. The progression of Alzheimer’s required Ruth move to a memory care facility in Cumming, Georgia, in 2016 to be near her son David and his family. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband Robert (deceased 2012), son Gregory Robert Lee (deceased 2017) and son John (deceased 1963). She is survived by her middle son David Rakes Lee and his wife Ellen. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Amanda Ostrosky (Jared) and Christopher Lee; two great grandchildren, Ella Kate, and Elliott Ostrosky; and many other relatives. Ruth was an avid traveler, bridge player, and Alabama Football fanatic. She passed on her love of travel and teaching to all her children and grandchildren. She was an active member of the First Methodist Church of Newnan until she moved away. She was a model of kindness to all her friends and co-workers and was always immensely proud of her family. To all who were fortunate to have known her, she leaves behind dear memories. Due to restrictions from the current pandemic, there will not be a public funeral. A private family burial will take place at a time to be determined at the Forrest Lawn Memorial Park in Newnan, Ga. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made in support of Alzheimer’s research or to the First Methodist Church of Newnan. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

Ruth Rakes Lee

February 5, 1930 - May 10, 2020