Christine "Chris" Lee passed away on 3/13/2022 in Monterey Park, from Pneumonia.

Sister Lee was born in Guangzhou China in 1939 and moved to Los Angeles when she was 9. She started her career in film as an actress and was a member of both SAG and SEG, (Screen Extras Guild) She then began her hairdressing apprenticeship under Larry Germain at Universal Studios. Chris wrote in her union application that becoming a hairdresser for the motion picture business would give her a chance to better herself and to learn about the industry and the people behind the camera.

Her distinguished career lasted for over three decades and took her all over the world. She worked on the 1979 production of The Island which filmed in Antigua and Bermuda. She went to Nassau for Jaws 1987 and to New Zealand for Midnight Run. Sister Lee also provided her hairdressing talents for the notable films Double Dare, Harry and the Hendersons, Bonfire of the Vanities, Driving Miss Daisy, Independence Day, and Dr. Quinn Medicine Man, where she received an Emmy win, along with many others shows throughout her career.

Sister Lee received her Gold Card in 1995. She notified the Local of her retirement in 2001 and took an honorable withdrawal. She is survived by her husband Bowman and her sons Darrin & Erick. She also has 7 grandchildren.