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Mary McBee Obituary
1924-2021
Mary Louise McBee died on March 2, 2021. She was the daughter of John Wallace McBee and Nina Umbarger McBee. Louise grew up in Strawberry Plains, Tennessee. She earned bachelor's degree from East Tennessee State University, a master's degree from Columbia University and a Ph.D. degree from Ohio State University.
Dr. McBee began her academic career at East Tennessee State University. In 1963, she moved to Athens, Georgia and became the Dean of Women at the University of Georgia. During her career at UGA, Dr. McBee served in a variety of capacities including Dean of Students and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Upon her retirement in 1988, she climbed to the base camp of Mount Everest. In 1991, Dr. McBee was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives where she served the Athens community and the State of Georgia for 13 years. Upon her retirement as a Representative, Dr. McBee was the Chair of the House Higher Education Committee.
Louise is predeceased by her brother, Fred Keith McBee, and is survived by her brother, John Love McBee. Plans for a post-pandemic celebration of her life will be announced later. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Louise McBee's memory to the University of Georgia Foundation, to Athens First United Methodist Church, or to your favorite charity.
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Judith Van Meter Parris
March 6, 2021
Not every girl gets to meet the Dean of Women at UGA on good terms. I was privileged to serve on a panel discussion lead by Dr. Hammack of the Psychology Dept. when I was an "older" student and Dean McBee was a faculty participate as well. She was so charming and delightful to get to know if even for a short time. She made a difference in this world. My sincere condolences to her family.
Jim Massey
March 6, 2021
Dean McBee's family:
Deann McBee was a very interesting, and positive person to the students at UGA and the Athens community. I was at Georgia during her earlier years. she wa an institution just like Dean Tate. She will be missed by all who knew her. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks.
Joel Walz
March 6, 2021
What a wonderful person! She helped me with academic matters beyond the call of duty. Her work in the legislature getting unused sick leave converted to service time allowed me to retire a year early. And a friendly neighbor to boot! The Athens community will miss you.
Bridges Funeral Home, Inc.
March 6, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Lynda Walters
March 5, 2021
I loved Louise McBee. She was a good friend. She was the best administrator I ever knew. She could work with anyone, she was constructive, she was not afraid of a new idea. When I had doubts about academia, I thought about Louise and I knew that it was possible to continue, always, with integrity. I will always love thinking about Louise McBee.
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