Kristine Hanson

Kristine Milinda Hanson, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kris was born on February 1, 1948 in Washington, DC. She attended Robert E. Peary High School. She graduated magna cum laude in Home Economics from Belmont University and remained in Nashville making it her home. She received a Law degree from the Nashville School of Law working for several prestigious law firms. Anyone who knew Kris knew she was an avid gardener and animal lover (especially her dogs). Kris moved to River Plantation in 1985 and quickly knew all her neighbors. She also loved to entertain and cook. Kris loved her church and church family and would have been seen wearing a beautiful hat on Sunday mornings. Her steadfast faith carried her through her life.

Preceded in death by her parents, John Earl Hanson and Janie Estella Stone Hanson. Survived by her brother, William (BIll) Perry Hanson. Internment is at Larkspur Conservation at Taylor Hollow, Westmoreland, TN. A Memorial service is scheduled for March 22nd at 2pm at the Bellevue Presbyterian Church, 100 Cross Timbers Dr., Nashville, TN 37221.

If you wish to make a contribution to honor Kris, it may be made to: The Nashville Humane Association, 213 Oceola Ave., Nashville, TN 37209.