Margaret Lee

Gaffney, SC - - Margaret Elmore Lee, 85, of 126 Farview Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Cherokee Medical Center.

Born in Gaffney, she was the widow of the late James “Jim” Donald Lee and daughter of the late Lewis “Monk” Elmore and Louise Parker Elmore. She was a graduate of Gaffney High School, a homemaker, and a member of Park Hills Baptist Church. She loved cooking, auctions and yard sales.

Surviving are two sisters, Daisy Johnson of Gaffney and Becki Cohen (Mike) of Buffalo; a special niece, Brooke Smith (Kevin) of Gaffney; a special nephew, Blake Kennington (Chastity) of Easley; special great-nieces, Hallie Smith, Aubrey Smith and Ava Kennington; special great-nephews, Brady Smith, Noah Kennington and Luke Kennington; numerous other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James Donald Lee, II, four brothers, Elbert Elmore, Ben Hill Elmore, John Elmore and Dean Elmore, and a sister, Virginia “Jenny” Sparks.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the home of Kevin & Brooke Smith, 114 Emerald Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC