Ann Scott McBrayer Olson died Friday, June 22, 2012, at her home in Alaska with her husband by her side. She had been ill for almost 2 years with cancer.

Ann was born in Charlotte, N.C., July 10, 1946, to John Albert and Mary Bankhead McBrayer. She graduated from the College of Idaho and taught English at Simsbury High School in Simsbury, Conn., for 30 years before moving to Anchorage in 2003. Ann was very active in Chapter J of P.E.O. in Anchorage. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, bridge and entertaining.

Ann is survived by her husband, Tom Olson of Anchorage and Whidbey Island,  her mother, 2 sisters and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to P.E.O. Chapter J education fund, 5850 Prominence Dr, Anchorage, AK, 99516.