Lee Anne Graf
September 11, 1946 ~ December 26, 2016
Lee Anne Graf
(Age 70)
Lee Anne Graf passed away in her home in Vienna, Virginia on December 26, 2016.
Lee was born on September 11, 1946 in Washington, DC to John and Anne Hankey. She was the second of three siblings. As the daughter as of a Navy Captain, she and her family moved often and lived in various locations along the east coast of the United States and throughout Europe.
Creative and quirky, Lee was well known for her culinary skills, unique sense of humor, and one-of-a-kind interior designs incorporating roosters, especially in the kitchen. Every morning, she sat at her kitchen table enjoying the smell of fresh flowers and the company of her two cats, Squishy and Scrunchy. She would try to tackle the Washington Post crossword puzzle often leaving the unanswered clues to her family.
Lee is also remembered for her love of the ocean, the forest, and animals. She often sat beside her koi pond, observing and feeding the crows year round and a winter hawk. When time allowed, she stayed at the family's mountain house in West Virginia to listen to the birds and watch the deer. She named the property "One More Day," because no visit was ever long enough.
Lee is survived by her husband and partner for life, David, and their three sons Steven, Paul, and Alan as well as her two brothers John Hankey and Frank Hankey.
Lee met David in the basement of the Pentagon in 1970. Lee was a secretary, and David had been drafted for the Vietnam War and kept stateside for his knowledge of computers and new technology. They were married in 1972 at the Navy Chapel in Washington, DC.
A funeral service to celebrate Lee's life will be held on Friday, January 6 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Rd SE, Vienna, VA 22182. A public viewing will take place at the church at 10:15am and the mass will begin at 11am. Internment at Pleasant Valley Memorial Park will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Lee's name to the Cancer Research Institute https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/memoriam.aspx?eventid=117517.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
(Age 70)
Lee Anne Graf passed away in her home in Vienna, Virginia on December 26, 2016.
Lee was born on September 11, 1946 in Washington, DC to John and Anne Hankey. She was the second of three siblings. As the daughter as of a Navy Captain, she and her family moved often and lived in various locations along the east coast of the United States and throughout Europe.
Creative and quirky, Lee was well known for her culinary skills, unique sense of humor, and one-of-a-kind interior designs incorporating roosters, especially in the kitchen. Every morning, she sat at her kitchen table enjoying the smell of fresh flowers and the company of her two cats, Squishy and Scrunchy. She would try to tackle the Washington Post crossword puzzle often leaving the unanswered clues to her family.
Lee is also remembered for her love of the ocean, the forest, and animals. She often sat beside her koi pond, observing and feeding the crows year round and a winter hawk. When time allowed, she stayed at the family's mountain house in West Virginia to listen to the birds and watch the deer. She named the property "One More Day," because no visit was ever long enough.
Lee is survived by her husband and partner for life, David, and their three sons Steven, Paul, and Alan as well as her two brothers John Hankey and Frank Hankey.
Lee met David in the basement of the Pentagon in 1970. Lee was a secretary, and David had been drafted for the Vietnam War and kept stateside for his knowledge of computers and new technology. They were married in 1972 at the Navy Chapel in Washington, DC.
A funeral service to celebrate Lee's life will be held on Friday, January 6 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Rd SE, Vienna, VA 22182. A public viewing will take place at the church at 10:15am and the mass will begin at 11am. Internment at Pleasant Valley Memorial Park will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Lee's name to the Cancer Research Institute https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/memoriam.aspx?eventid=117517.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Some of the very best parts of my adolescence was sitting with Lee at her kitchen table for hours and hours day after day talking about anything and everything. She was like a second mom to me. One I could tell my secrets to. Rest In Peace sweet friend.
Some of the very best parts of my adolescence was sitting with Lee at her kitchen table for hours and hours day after day talking about anything and everything. She was like a second mom to me. One I could tell my secrets to. Rest In Peace sweet friend.
Some of the very best parts of my adolescence was sitting with Lee at her kitchen table for hours and hours day after day talking about anything and everything. She was like a second mom to me. One I could tell my secrets to. Rest In Peace sweet friend.
I’m thinking of all of Lee’s family at this very hard time. My life intersected Lee’s many years ago. Like me, Lee was always willing to host teenage boys in the basement – a place for the kids to play D&D, eat food, and have fun. Occasionally she and I would get together for lunch – Thai food in Vienna – and enjoy sharing stories about our sons growing up faster than we were ready for. Lee was sweet and fun; strong, loyal and loving. To have known her for even a little while is a good thing. Kudos to you Lee, for all you gave as a mom.
My deepest sympathy to David, Steve,Paul,Alan and all of the family for the loss of their beloved Lee. She was gone too suddenly and too soon, but we remember her for the loves and passions in her life, her warm generosity, great creativity and hilarious sense of humor. Her passing leaves a huge hole in our hearts. Gone, but not forgotten, and may she Rest In Peace in Paradise.
Lee I will miss you and our afternoon tea. Dorothy
Lee I will miss you and our afternoon tea. Dorothy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
A good friend since 1953, a lifetime ago–loyal, generous, and cheerful. I shall miss her very much.
Dave & family, We were saddened to hear about the loss of Lee. We hope cherished memories of her life will support you during this difficult time. Sincere condolences, Sharon & Michael
I am so sorry to hear of Lee’s passing.