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Rebecca Kepley-Lee Obituary

Rebecca Louise Kepley-Lee, 55, of Salisbury passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at her residence. Born in Rowan County on October 23, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Mary Louise Graham Kepley and J.T. Kepley. Rebecca retired from the Rowan County School System in 2017, where she served as the Principal of Cleveland Elementary School. She was a member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church. Rebecca loved her children, the beach, her friends and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Scott Dewey Lee, Jr., whom she married on June 10, 2000; twin sons, Mason Scott Lee and Benjamin Todd Lee; daughter, Katelyn Olivia Lee; brothers, Teddy Kepley, Darrell Kepley and Jeffrey Kepley (Susan), all of Salisbury, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation: 1:00-3:00 PM Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Salem Lutheran Church, 5080 Sherrills Ford Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147. Service: 3:00 PM Saturday at Salem Lutheran Church with Pastor Carroll Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 4401 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, NC 28147. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 4401 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, NC 28147 and/or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Lee family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Oct. 17, 2019.

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The Benware Family

October 21, 2019

My 3 sons, husband and I remember you fondly. May you rest a while from your labors until God calls us home. I know God will wrap your family in his loving arms and give them peace, understanding and love in this time of sorrow.

Joel Johnson

October 18, 2019

I am sorry to hear of Becky's passing. I hope you are able to find comfort in the memories you have.

Michael,Amy,Emily and Caroline Mitchell

October 17, 2019

Scott,Mason,Ben and Katelyn our hearts, prayers, and thoughts go out to each of you! May God wrap his arms around you in the days to come and give you the strength to face each day. I've only really got to know Becky through Ben,Mason and Katelyn through band. She always spoke very highly of each of you and everything she did was truly for each of you! She was so very proud of each one of you and your many accomplishments. Many prayers and comfort to each of you. Much love.

Luann Graham

October 17, 2019

What a loving and caring person Becky was. My departed brother Lane truly enjoyed working with her at Cleveland and thought of her like a sister. My wish for comfort for the family and God Bless and keep them in this time of great loss.

Crystal Rankin-Brown

October 17, 2019

To the Kepley-Lee families, I'm so sorry for your loss. Rebecca Kepley-Lee was my sons' teacher and his principle at Cleveland Elem. He will be heartbroken when we let him know of her passing.

Donna Hamilton

October 17, 2019

I worked with Beck for over five years at Cleveland Elementary, and my children had her as a teacher and principle. I loved working with her and will miss her smile. Our family will be thinking of yours and sending prayers your way.

Lynn Johnson

October 17, 2019

Scott, Ben, Mason & Katelyn, I am sure that no words can help with the pain that you feel in your hearts. I do not have to tell you how many people Becky has touched. Now you have another special Angel looking down on you. I know she was so proud of you all. God Bless you all.

Joann Howell

October 17, 2019

Scott & family,
May God Bless you and your family.
My deepest sympathy goes out to you all.

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19

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Salem Lutheran Church

5080 Sherrills Ford Rd, Salisbury, NC

Oct

19

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3:00 p.m.

Salem Lutheran Church

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