Kikuko Sue Hannel

Kikuko Sue Hannel, age 76, of Penland Road in Spruce Pine, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 at her home.Born on October 15, 1940 in Rocky Ford, Colorado, she was the daughter of the late Eitaro and Ayako Nakayama Kusuno. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her granddaughter; Tabitha Vear.Kikuko “Sue” was a member of the West End Presbyterian Church, West End, NC. After raising her sons in Indianapolis, she moved to West End, NC for 25 years before moving to Spruce Pine in 2016. She was a real estate agent/ broker for 20 years in Pinehurst, NC and a hairdresser for 27 years in Indianapolis, IN. Sue was the past President of the Indiana Chapter, Japanese American Citizens League in Indianapolis, IN. She loved to travel, go bowling, and fishing with her family. She was a friend to many and volunteered for many organizations and causes. She loved to laugh and thoroughly enjoyed life.Left to cherish her memories are her husband of fifty-five years; Charles Albert Hannel Jr. of Spruce Pine, her sons; C.A. Bert Hannel and wife Angela of Spruce Pine and Johnathan Scott Hannel and wife Kimberly of Indianapolis, IN, grandchildren; Jessica (Brandon) Burleson and Juan Juarez, both of Spruce Pine, Dustin Hannel, Drew Hannel, and Ben Hannel all of Indianapolis, IN, Taylor Hannel of Hillsdale, MI and Joshua Hannel of Spruce Pine, Great Grandchildren; Sawyer Burleson and Jozlyn Juarez of Spruce Pine, Brothers; Ted (Chemi), Ned and Grant (Cindy) Kusuno, and sisters; Reiko Urano, Jean (Tom) Andrews, Doris (Mark) Goodell, Linda (Rock) Alderman, and numerous loved nieces and nephews.The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at the Memorial service honoring the life of Kikuko Sue Hannel on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Bear Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Bruce Cannon officiating.In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to; Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge, 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777, or the Tri County Christian School, 207 Pinebridge Ave., Spruce Pine, NC 28777.The family would like to extend a special word of ‘Thanks’ to; Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge for their care and concern during Sue’s illness.Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com., selecting Sue Hannel’s name and then you may sign her guestbook. Webb Funeral Home in Spruce Pine, NC is honored to be assisting the Hannel family. Sue’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.Read Obituary