Annie Lee McLeod Hansen, died on September 17, 2021. Annie Lee was a beautiful and vibrant soul. She was the sweetest person, loving and giving. Annie Lee had that rare quality called charm and a smile that could light up an entire room.
Annie Lee was born on July 30, 1941 to the late Dorothy Dillon McLeod and D. Graham McLeod. She was born and raised in North Carolina with her brother, the late David McLeod Lewis. After attending Marjorie Webster Junior College in Washington DC, she met her future husband, Gary G. Hansen, who was stationed there while serving in the Navy. They were married in 1964 then moved to North Carolina, first living in Charlotte and then moving to Raleigh, where she raised her two sons. When her children were older, she served several terms as an assistant in the office of U.S. Congressman David Price.
Annie Lee enjoyed gardening and was a life-long animal lover, having many family pets. She also enjoyed spending time with the pets of neighbors, family, and friends. Starting young, she took many trips to the beaches and mountains of North Carolina with family and friends. She continued to travel as recently as 2020. She loved fashion, going out with friends, all kinds of music, and spending time outdoors.
Volunteering was very important to Annie Lee. She spent many hours working for different good causes. One of her favorites was writing letters as a pen pal to elementary school students. Annie Lee was a long-time member of Edenton Street United Methodist Church.
Annie Lee is survived by her two sons David Gilbert Hansen and Gary Dillon Hansen, and her three beloved grandchildren Caroline, David and Elena.
Her husband predeceased her in March of 2020.
A graveside service will be held on Friday September 24th at 11 o’clock a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery with a reception to follow at Edenton Street United Methodist Church at the Chapel Annex.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Safe Haven Cat Shelter & Clinic, 8413 Garvey Drive, Raleigh NC 27616-3267.
Services provided by Brown-Wynne, 300 St. Mary's St., Raleigh.
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