Photo courtesy of Proctor Funeral Home - Camden
Camden, Arkansas
Mar 23, 1943 – Sep 24, 2025
Judith Ann Bottrell Owings Phillips Lee, 82, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to Glenn and Mary Bottrell. Judy was a librarian and assistant school counselor for 29 years at Camden Fairview Public Schools. After retirement, Judy pursued her lifelong dream of traveling the United States, visiting 47 states and Canada with her husband Calvin Lee. Judy excelled at many things but thoroughly enjoyed doing puzzles, line dancing, painting and reading.
She was predeceased by her father and mother, Glenn and Mary Bottrell, her first husband Charles Owings and second husband Maxolle Phillips, her stepson Benjamin Lee and step-grandson Austin Lee.
Judy is survived by; her husband Calvin Lee, her two children Jeffrey Owings (Jolinn) and Robin Landon (Glenn), her stepchildren; Letha Lee, Michael Lee (Gina), Amanda Mitchell (Teddy), Shelley Williams, and Nathan Lee (Nancy). She also leaves behind three brothers; Rodger Bottrell (Becky), David Bottrell (Kathy), Larry Bottrell (Cathy).
One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids; Christy Nowlin, Amy Neighbors (Tanner), Charles Owings, Michael LaDuke (Caitlin), Adam Landon (Cheryl), Mabel Lee, Luke Lee, Wesley Lee, Riley Lee, Caleb Lee, Aaron Lee, Brooklyn Mitchell, Carson, Mary, Ava, Jackson, Olivia, Houston, Charlie and Oliver.
The family would like to express special thanks to the hospice team Elana, Marilyn, Maddy and Becky for taking such great care of Judy in her final days. The family also extends deepest gratitude to Risa.
A visitation will be held on Monday, September 29th at 10am at Proctor Funeral home. A graveside memorial will take place immediately after at Memorial Park Cemetery to be officiated by Rodger Bottrell.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Judy Lee.
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Always glad to see Judy. Met her at First Baptist. Thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Jordan DeWoody
October 05, 2025 | Camden, AR | Friend
Calvin, so sorry to hear about Judy such a sweet lady , we were also part of the WOTS club.
Billy Ray & Shirley Doherty
September 29, 2025 | Friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with family of their loss. Pleasure of knowing Judy for many years as we were all part of WOTS club going out line dancing. She was a lot of fun to be around. She will be missed by all. May God be with you all for comfort and strength.
Kathy and Dave Webb
September 27, 2025 | Camden, AR | Friend
Love you Lady. Thanks for all the good times and memories. I will cherish them forever.
REBECCA FRIDELL
September 27, 2025 | Bearden, AR | Friend
Both of us send our condolences and prayers to the family
Terry and Mona Ream
September 27, 2025 | San Marcos, TX
Judy was a very nice person with a big smile for those who she met at least when I saw her she always had a smile. Even if she was upset with you I remember she watched us younger ones when our grandpa kindred past she was upset with me for being mean as usual but she still had a smile. What a great lady that came from a great family
Terry Ream
September 27, 2025 | San Marcos, TX
My thoughts and prayers
Michael Ragsdale
September 27, 2025 | North Little Rock, AR
You will be deeply missed Mrs.Judy. You are one of my favorite's!!!
Risa Mccraw
September 26, 2025 | Camden, AR | Friend
Robin and Jeff, your mother was so special and always had a smile for everyone. I enjoyed working with her at CHS and becoming good friends with her. Sending love and hugs to you both and sympathy to all her family.
Kay Keesaer
September 26, 2025 | Simpsonville, SC | Friend
