Laura Jean Hansen, age 85, passed away on April 11, 2025 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Laura was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 4, 1939 the daughter of Victor and Laura Turner. Raised in Wichita, Kansas, Laura graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Fashion Studies. She later moved to Tampa, Florida where she met her husband, Paul D. Hansen and the two married on October 26th, 1968 in Jacksonville.
The couple later moved to Louisville, Kentucky where they raised their two children, Dan and Tynan. Laura received a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Louisville and enjoyed her time as a science teacher at Sacred Heart Model School for over twenty years.
In retirement Laura enjoyed reading, gardening, playing bunco, spending the winter months in the Florida panhandle and traveling to Oklahoma and Texas to spend time with her children and grandchildren.
Laura is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Hansen.
She is survived by her son, Dan (Mandy)of Oklahoma City; grandchildren, Brendan and Haydan, and daughter, Tynan (Mike) of Houston; grandchildren, Jackson and Dylan. A private family service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Michael J. Fox Foundation.