Carol Ann Hansen, 56, of Benton City, passed away on Sunday, June 11th, 2017. Carol was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 11th, 1960. She lived in the Tri-Cities area for 44 years. When she wasn't problem solving at work or joking around with her husband, she was snuggling with her little dog, Charlie. Carol was active in the recovery community and touched the lives of many people. Her big heart and sense of humor brightened up every room she entered. She is survived by her husband, Greg Hansen; her sons Thomas Miller and Zach Beach; her daughters, Mindy Davis (Luke), Karleen Hansen and Aislinn Hansen; her siblings: David Butler (Laura), Donna Bivins, Mary Baber, Steven Butler (Kathy) and Mike Butler; and grandchildren: Tianna, Cassidy, Dyland, Kylie, Jeremy, Hailey, Benjy, Kannon and Calvin. Carol was preceded in death by her son, Benjamin Miller; her mother, Judy Butler, and her father, Charles Butler. Friends and family are invited to attend Carol's Celebration of Life on Thursday, June 15th between 2pm and 5pm at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home located at 1401 S. Union in Kennewick. A separate graveside interment service will be held in approximately 12 weeks. Carol, our shining star, you will always be loved and remembered in our hearts. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Carol's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/carol-hansen-funeral-services.