Virginia Lee Hassenflu, 94, of St. Augustine Beach, Florida died at Vitas Hospice of Jacksonville on November 7. 2016. Her vitality, love of education, love of life and love of others will be sorely missed. Virginia Lee Green was born in El Dorado, Kansas in 1922 but soon moved with her family to Kansas City, KS. She graduated from Wyandotte High School, received a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University and Master's degrees from KSU and the University of Wisconsin- Madison. In recreation leadership roles, she served her country when sent overseas to the Philippines and to Japan with the American Red Cross after World War II and served the City of Kansas City, Kansas and the State of Kansas. Virginia's long-lasting children's daily TV show was "Romper Room School," a syndicated pre-school program shown in Kansas City, Missouri. "Miss Virginia" was on air entertaining her little friends from 1954-1964. She served in the American Red Cross, DAR, the Junior League of KCMO and the Alumni Board of Directors for KSU. She married Arthur Hassenflu in 1958 and had two sons. The family members were active at The Carriage Club, Leawood Country Club, the old Rockhill Tennis Club and Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Virginia and Art moved full- time to St Augustine Beach in 1987. She served in multiple charitable and volunteer organizations in the Ancient City, including creating the local Genealogical Society. Virginia and her husband traveled to all continents as Sports Ambassadors in the People-to- People Tennis Program. Though her husband died in 1994, Virginia enjoyed tennis until she was 88 years old. She enjoyed swimming, bridge, The Red Hat Society and her genealogy. She was spotted swimming scores of laps only four weeks before her demise. Survivors include her two sons, Gary (Brittany) and Mark Hassenflu, her stepdaughter, Judy Coll, her brother, Elton Green (June) and her grandchildren, Brian, Shannon, Gavin, Brandon, Tate, Peyton, Emma and Chase and her nieces , Betty, Margaret and Susan. A celebration of her life will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Parish, St. Augustine at 3:00pm, November 12, 2016 followed by a casual reception at the St. Augustine Beach and Tennis Condos. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Nov. 10, 2016.

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john jennings

May 21, 2025

to the Hassenflu family...just read an article about Romper Room in a magazine and immediately thought of Miss Virginia hear in Kansas City. Rmember the days a lunchtime watching Miss Virginia and class on TV and following along. Miss Virginia i am thinking of you today! Rest in Peace...

David Nolan

November 17, 2016

Virginia and Art Hassenflu both made such wonderful contributions to St. Augustine, particularly through the Genealogical Society and the revitalized Daughters of the American Revolution. Rest in Peace, old friends. You will not be forgotten.

November 15, 2016

She was amazing! Thoughts and prayers are with the family. The Lambs

dan norris

November 12, 2016

thank you miss virginia

Virginia in May, 2016

Mr & Mrs. Rafe Royle

November 12, 2016

Mark, Your mother was such a wonderful, vibrant woman. We are happy we knew her at the condo in St. Augustine. She'll be missed, but as a consolation, she did have a full and rewarding life.
Marianne and Rafe Royle, St. Aug and High Point, NC

Julia Mullane

November 11, 2016

Gary and Mark, sorry for the loss of your mom. Great woman. Shaped my younger years.. Inspirational. God bless you and keep you. In my prayers.

Terri Morgan

November 11, 2016

I was on the Romper Room program in the 50s and simply loved Miss Virginia. Years later we met again when she came to my school for an event. I have always remembered her kindness, gentle spirit and how she empowered me at a very young age. My deepest sympathy to all of her family and friends.

November 10, 2016

Wow! She sounds like an amazing woman Mark! I know now where you get your sense of adventure and love of life. We are thinking of you and have you in our prayers. Our sincere condolences to you.
Your friends,
Keith and Michele

Frederick Chatlos

November 10, 2016

Ah yes. I watched her show when I was a little kid...romper bomper stomper boo...she never did see a "little Freddie" in her magic mirror tho.

Mike Beck

November 10, 2016

Dear Gary and Mark, Your mother was awesome! All who knew her will miss her. Cherish her love and the memories you have. Peace to all the Hassenflu Family! Love, The Becks

Shelly Doris

November 10, 2016

Rest in peace Virginia. Thankful to have known you. Your service, your passion for life, and your love for your family will be remembered fondly. You definitely lived every day to the fullest! My deepest sympathies to your family and circle of friends.

November 10, 2016

I was on Romper Room with Miss Virginia. Every time I drive past her home on Lee Blvd in Leawood, I think of her and the fun we had on that show. Watching Romper Room gave me such a good foundation for school. She became a close friend with our family. May God bless your family. I know that you will miss her greatly.

Virginia Neal

November 10, 2016

To Mark and Gary, I grew up a neighbor to the Green family in Kansas City,Kansas and remember Miss Virginia very well. She and her family were so friendly and I so remember watching "Romper Room" all the time. Condolences to you and your family and hope you have memories that last forever.

Alan Stetson

November 10, 2016

Gary and Mark, My deepest sympathies to both of you on the passing of your mother. No matter the circumstances, the loss of a parent is a life changing event. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Alan Stetson Phi Alpha!!!

November 10, 2016

Thanks for your service

William Venable

November 10, 2016

Mark and Gary - sorry for your loss, we will keep your mother in our thoughts and prayers.

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