Catherine Ann Copeland Lee Kean
July 21, 1923 - September 26, 2021
Catherine Kean, 98, died peacefully on September 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, M. J. and Maud Lee; her husband of 71 years, E. J. Kean; sister, Marion Lee Tucker, and brother, Jack Lee. She is survived by sister, Barbara Lee; sisters-in-law, Kay Knowlton and Phoebe Lee; niece, Cathy Davis (Harwell); and nephews, Eddie Tucker (Gail), Barry Lee (Janet), George Lee and their families. She was a long-time employee of Pullman-Standard, a member of Bessemer First United Methodist Church and later Pleasant Hill UMC. Catherine was a life-long resident of Bessemer where she and her husband were active in many civic activities. The family is grateful for Catherine's friends and staff at Fair Haven Retirement Community where she lived for the last 4 years and for her excellent and compassionate care at the UAB Emergency Department and UAB Palliative Care. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Catherine Kean, 98, died peacefully on September 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, M. J. and Maud Lee; her husband of 71 years, E. J. Kean; sister, Marion Lee Tucker, and brother, Jack Lee. She is survived by sister, Barbara... View Obituary & Service Information