Annie Lee Dear was born on March 29, 1936 in Lula, MS. to the late LeRoy, Sr. and Verlean Orange. Her parents and LeRoy, Jr. preceded her in death.

Annie Lee was united in marriage in 1951 to Johnny B.Dear who preceded her in death on May 26, 2008. Also son Tony.

Annie Lee retired from Wlagreens, Inc. in 1999.

She departed this life on Tuesday, March 5, 2012. Annie Lee leaves to cherish her memories; daughters Verlene (Harrel) Harris, Mary Tidwell of chicago, Il. Patty (Gregory) Hunley of Bellwood, IL. and Charnell (Henry)Lear of Chicago, IL.; sons Gregory Dear of Rockford, IL., and Steven (Yvette) Dear of Racine, WI.; sister Marva Harris of Chicago, IL.; sister-in-law, Clemetine Orange of Clarkdale, MS. thirteengrandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Services: Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Wake: 10:30AM Funeral: 11:00AM
Intement: Oakridge cemetery