Valerie Lee

Valerie Ashlyn Lee, 60, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home in Harrisburg.

Ashlyn was born August 27, 1960 in Charlotte to Joe William Lee and Michelle Ratcliffe Lee.

Ashlyn graduated from Central Cabarrus High School, where she enjoyed playing basketball and meeting her 2 lifelong friends.  Ashlyn led a beautiful fun-filled life, enjoying every minute.  She liked hanging out with her friends at J & J Tavern, the Harrisburg Country Club.  She loved all things racing and enjoyed going to the track, especially to support her favorite driver, Ricky Rudd.  Ashlyn loved spending time on the beach and getting "sunburned" and visiting lighthouses.  She collected lighthouses, shot glasses and rocks.  Most of all, Ashlyn was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend.  She will be dearly missed and forever loved.

In addition to her parents, Ashlyn is survived by her only son, Jordan Lee of Concord; sister, Tammy Hutchings, of Harrisburg; brother, Joel Lee of Wilson; a handful of nephews and one niece; and dear friends, Mary Githens, Lisa Gilland, and Charolyn Lindenberger.  Ashlyn was preceded in death by her dear friend, Mike Deese.

Services in celebration of Ashlyn's life will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Hartsell Funeral Home, 12115 University City Blvd, Harrisburg.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm.  The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 3:00 pm.  Webcasting will be at the following link: https://video.ibm.com/channel/drygeSYpxX7

Flowers and donations may be sent to Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Harrisburg is serving the Lee family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com