Ann was born Shirley Lee on April 20, 1928 in Peachland NC; the youngest of 8 siblings, to Maude and Marcus Wood Lee. She grew up in her family home on Park Road in Charlotte NC and attended Sharon School.
She received an associate’s degree in Music from Queen’s College in Music and fulfilled her lifetime love of music as a piano teacher and church organist, beginning and ending as a member of Harrison United Methodist Church in Pineville NC. Married to NC artist Manley ”Lee” Kolbe in 1946 at Pineville UMC, they made Charlotte their life-time residence and enjoyed 51 years of matrimony together.
Ann was a joyful servant of the Church and a Charter member at St. Andrews UMC. She served in many capacities over the years as church Organist/Pianist/Choir Director/Master, Youth Leader, Sunday School and Kindergarten teacher. Ann and Lee always had an open door to their home, for friends, loved ones or anyone in need.
A retired executive secretary for Cutler/Hammer and Chou Chemical, Ann is fondly loved and remembered by her co-workers.
Ann Kolbe was a devoted daughter, sister, wife and friend and most proud in life to be the mother of three children. She is lovingly survived, by her brother Francis Lee, sons Mitchell Lee Kolbe, Paul Scott Kolbe, and daughter Lori Ann-Kolbe-Clifford. She leaves a legacy of love to 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the sanctuary at Harrison UMC, Pineville, N,C on Tuesday May 15, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow interment in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ann's memory may be give to the Harrison United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com
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Robert and Lori Clifford
Email: [email protected]
Cell: (704) 502-1838 _ Bob
(704) 502-1382 _ Lori
Home: (704) 321-1179
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