Harriet S. Handsfield

Harriet S. Handsfield

Harriet Sappington Handsfield died on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, after a long illness during the latter stages of which she was lovingly cared for by staff of Hospice of the Piedmont, Care Advantage Plus and Our Lady of Peace.

She was born on April 3, 1926, in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of John R. and Harriett Richardson Sappington. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leicester H. Handsfield; and a sister, June S. Hamilton.

She is survived by her brother, John R. Sappington Jr. of Lake Oswego, Washington; various nieces and nephews; her adopted" family of the Robertsons and Chamberlains; and many other friends both locally and around the country.

Harriet worked for Lanvin on 5th Avenue in New York City, and afterward traveled for Charles of the Ritz. After marrying Leicester on December 27, 1969, she had her own consignment shop, Put n' Take, in Warren, Connecticut.

She and Leicester moved to Charlottesville in 1986. Here in town, she was a very active volunteer with the Charlottesville/Albemarle SPCA Rummage Sales for many years. She was also active at the Senior Center, Inc. performing with the Silver Steppers, the Barbershop Belles, and in a number of the Senior Center's shows. She was a member of the Unity Church of Charlottesville.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2010, at Unity Church on Hydraulic Road.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.

Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.