Beyond television, Mickey was deeply rooted in Atlanta after growing up in Jacksonville, Florida. She worked as a creative event curator, known for designing experiences that brought people together and made others feel valued and celebrated. Friends and family described her as joyful, magnetic, and generous, with an energy that lifted everyone around her. Her impact on her community was widely felt.

A GoFundMe has been created to help cover medical expenses, ICU care, travel costs for family, and funeral arrangements. Supporters are encouraged to donate or share the fundraiser while keeping Mickey’s loved ones in their thoughts. Mickey Lee is remembered for living boldly, loving deeply, and leaving a lasting mark wherever she went.