Helen Fay Lee, 79, of Smithville passed away Thursday night, May 28, 2020 at her residence.

 Helen was born on April 21, 1941 in Smithville to her parents, the late Woodrow Wilson and Lillie Mai Taylor Young. She was a member of the Mt View The Baptist Church of Christ. Mrs. Helen was also a retired teacher, long time guidance counselor and DCHS girls basketball coach.

 Helen was a standout player for DeKalb County Women's basketball (she played for the Smithville High School Tigers). She was known as “Fabulous Fay” with an unstoppable hook shot. In 1959 her team lost in the State Championship Game by 1 point. She was a four year player with many accolades, including All-District, All-State, and District MVP. She is also a member of the 1,000 point club. She also played AAU basketball while attending George Peabody College for Teachers.

 Funeral service was held on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Dennis Wood officiated and burial followed in the Young Bend Cemetery.

 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Misty Ross; and a brother, Eddie Wayne Young.

 Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Rick Lee; two grandchildren, Ben and Maggie Felton; and a brother, James Young all of Smithville; two sisters, Carolyn and John Whitley of Mt. Juliet and Judy Rodgers of Hendersonville. Six nieces and nephews also survive

 Pallbearers included Adam Felton, Aaron Young, Patrick Cripps, Chris Lacey, Garth Branch, M B Silcox, Tony Luna, and Kenny Wayne Schell.

 Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

June 3, 2020