04/22/1935 – 10/29/2022
Washougal, WA
Marilea Hanna-Dooley, 87 of Washougal, Washington passed away on October 29, 2022, at her residence.
Marilea was born on April 22, 1935, to James and Ruby Hanna in Kingstree, South Carolina. After graduating from Kingstree High School in 1953, she went on to study at Winthrop College, and in 1957, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Education. She was granted her teaching certificate from the State of Washington in 1962 and began her 25-year career as an elementary school teacher.
In 1987, Marilea retired and spent her time puttering in her flower gardens, enjoying her travels across the United States and spending time with family and friends. She was a voracious reader. Marilea was a joyful presence with her colorful clothes, creative fashion choices and wonderful sense of humor. She was a strong compassionate woman filled with a desire to live her life to the fullest and to be loved by others. Her spirit of determination was contagious.
Marilea was predeceased by her parents, brother, William “Billy” Hanna and sister, Idella “Ikey” Brown. She is survived by her three daughters, Bobbilea Muncey, Ruby Welinski and Shirley Overman; three grandchildren, Robert Nelson, Patrick Overman, Jr., and Christopher Overman; sister Jimmie Grace Hanna of St Simons Island, GA and brother Henry “Buddy” Hanna (Brenda) of Dalzell, SC and sister-in-law Johnette “Johnnie” Brown Hanna Judy of Lugoff, SC
There will be no memorial service held. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
I remember visiting at your nursing home and you, my dad Robert and I went for a walk together outside. I remember your sense of humor and you laughing as your dog, Lil’ Dude, runs around your room and barks. I remember asking her what the railing was for that was on the ramp in the hallway on the wall and my dad joked around and said “that’s where the horses are tied to” and Nana hilariously slapped him with her newspaper. You will always be remembered. Love you Nana. You’re the best great-grandmother a great-grandson could ask for. Me and the rest of the family in Washington, Oregon, and South Carolina will miss you!