Joan Broadfoot Lee, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering love, peace, and resilience. She taught us strength and kindness, and her spirit will forever inspire us.
Joan is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Christopher Lee; her son Dru Lee and daughter-in-law Jenny Lee of Smyrna, Tennessee; her daughter Roz Barker and son-in-law Scott Barker of Birmingham, Alabama. She is survived by sisters, Janet Wood of Florence, Alabama, and Donna Lough of Lake Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Benjamin Broadfoot and Rose Stumpe Broadfoot and Jeanne Lanier Broadfoot, sister Barbara Wood, nephew Jake Wood, and many other family members.
Joan was born September 3, 1951, in Florence, Alabama. She was a 1969 graduate of Coffee High School where she was a cheerleader and member of the student council. Joan attended the University of North Alabama where she received her first degree in 1973, a Bachelor of Science. She worked in the medical lab for several years before returning to school to earn her Master of Arts in Education in 1992. Joan taught in the local school systems for approximately 20 years where she touched countless lives with her kindness, knowledge, and love. She then returned to the medical lab for several years after retirement from teaching to continue enriching the lives of others.
Joan, a devout Catholic, was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing tennis and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Many of her days were spent relaxing on Shoal Creek; she was an avid water skier and family reunion host. She loved her dogs and spending time with them at the land. After retirement, Joan and Chris were able to travel the world to locations including Israel, Alaska, Egypt, Germany, France, and Hawaii. While in Israel, she fulfilled her dream of floating in the Dead Sea, standing in the Jordan River, and visiting Jerusalem. Joan was a woman of faith and a devoted friend to everyone around her.
Visitation will be held on Friday January 9, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 6-8 pm.
The funeral will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday January 10, 2026 at 11 am followed by a graveside service at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens.
Father Deering will officiate the funeral.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Chloe’s Fund for Shelter Animals @ www.chloesfund.com.
