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Anna Lee Johnson West

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Anna Lee Johnson West CHARLOTTE - Mrs. West, formerly of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away May 18, 2012 at the age of 93. She had been residing with her daughter in Madrid, Spain for the past three years. Born and raised in Apex, North Carolina, Anna Lee was a graduate of Meredith College and a high school math teacher. She married Austin Maxwell West in 1944 and took up residence in his hometown, Chicago. They also lived with their children in Short Hills, NJ and Wauwatosa, WI, finally to retire in Charlotte. Survivors include her devoted daughter Jeannette, son-in-law Ignacio de la Lama-Noriega, grandchildren Ana and Roberto, all of Madrid; her son Robert of Charlotte, and her brother Dr. A. N. Johnson of Fuquay-Varina, NC. Any memorial contributions to the Apex Historical Society will be greatly appreciated: Apex Historical Society, P.O. Box 506, Apex, NC 27502. Her grandfather Q.I. Hudson and great-grandfather Brinkley Olive were among the town's first settlers. Anna Johnson West will be laid to rest alongside her parents, Dr. Robert W. Johnson and Jeannette Hudson Johnson, in the Apex City Cemetery later this year.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on May 27, 2012.

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Robert West

June 1, 2012

She was my mother. I loved her and will miss her. She was a great support to me and I'm glad I had time to spend with her the last 10 years. I have many photos to linger over and remember her and my father

Harry & Sandy Johnson

May 27, 2012

Jeannette & Ignacio & Robert.. our deepest sympathies. Your Mom was a gracious as they come and was Margaret's closest friend, particularly during those times when she needed to talk. I clearly remember Dad and Margaret and your Mom and Dad howling over some joke or experience they shared.. Both great laughs and tears bonded them together and made for a deep friendship.
Jeannette & Ignacio, I'll always be grateful to them for connecting me with you. My visit to Madrid way back in 1977 was made all the better because of your kindness. Drop me an e-mail. I'd like to catch up. [email protected]

Debby Vasallo

May 27, 2012

I knew Nana Anna at the very end of her long life and found her to be a true southern belle. I loved her accent and curiosity. I'm sure she's having the time of her "new life", the belle of the ball! God bless her and all of her family with light and love.

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