Anastasia Delores Rohde Libbey, known professionally as Dee Libbey, was a distinguished American composer born on November 1, 1919, in Deland, Florida. She was the daughter of Anastasia Delores Shumate and Clifford Kahrwald Rohde. Libbey showed early musical talent, winning awards for her xylophone performances in high school. She pursued her passion for music at Stetson University and furthered her studies at the American Conservatory in Fontainebleau, France, and Chicago, where she was mentored by notable instructors such as Nadia Boulanger, Dr. William Duckwitz, John Heney, and Leo Sowerby.

Libbey's career was marked by her versatility in composing both classical and popular music. She gained widespread recognition for her 1957 hit song "Mangos," which was initially written for Stetson's Glee Club and later popularized by Rosemary Clooney. The song's success was attributed to its calypso cha-cha rhythm, which resonated with audiences, securing a number-one spot on WNEW radio in New York for eight weeks. Her other notable works include "Silver Bird," recorded by Nat King Cole, and the tone poem "Impressions of Leaking Faucet," which was praised for its humor and creativity.

Throughout her career, Libbey's compositions were performed by various orchestras, including the Amarillo Symphony, which premiered her tone poem "The Lost Forest." She was a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and received an ASCAP award in 1961, joining the ranks of other esteemed artists like Leonard Bernstein and Gian-Carlo Menotti.

In addition to her musical achievements, Libbey also worked under the pseudonym Q'Adrianne Rohde, through which she copyrighted a drawing titled "The Unity Eagle" in 1973. Her music was published by prominent publishers such as G. Schirmer Inc. and Lawson Gould Music Publishers, and recorded by Columbia Records.

Dee Libbey passed away on July 4, 1988, leaving behind a legacy of diverse and influential compositions that continue to be celebrated. She was married to Edwin B. Libbey, with whom she had one son.