Aleine Anthony Hansen's Obituary
Aleine Anthony Hansen passed away on February 21, 2023.
She was born on December 5, 1924, to Irene Parrish Anthony and Lee Pearce Anthony. She is survived by her son, Andrew Evan Hansen and the Navarra family who were like family to her including Sally and Frank Navarra, Lisa and David Fikes (Harper), Jenny and Bradley Wilford (Nelson, Louise and Annie Hansen) and Margaret and Tom Williams (Sarah Kate, Ella and Thomas). She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Leonard Erling Hansen and her brother Lee Pearce Anthony, Jr.
It was during her time with the Red Cross that Aleine met her husband, Leonard. After leaving the Red Cross, she worked for the ice hockey teams, the Memphis Wings and the Memphis South Stars. Aleine was widowed early in her marriage to Leonard, and it was after his death that she came to work as the parish secretary at Church of the Holy Communion. She served three rectors in that position and was also the wedding coordinator for the church. Aleine will be remembered for her love of family and friends and her quick wit. Although she will he missed terribly, we take comfort in the knowledge that she is healed and at peace.
A special thanks to those who cared for her at Ave Maria Home where she resided for the last two years.
A memorial service will be held at Church of the Holy Communion, 4645 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38117 at 2:00 on Sunday, March 5th. Memorials may be sent to Church of the Holy Communion or the charity of the donor's choice.
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