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Mary Hanneford Obituary
March 13, 1935 - Sept. 14, 2010
Mary Victoria "Vicky" Hanneford, 75, of Myakka City, formerly of Cedartown, Ga. died Sept. 14, 2010.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Martha's Church in Sarasota.
A reception will immediately follow at Showfolks of Sarasota.
Survivors include her husband George; daughters Catherine Carden and Diane Small Moyer, both of Myakka City; son George III of Myakka City; brother Tommy George of Georgia; two grandchildren;
and many nieces and nephews of Georgia.
Vicky enjoyed a magical life filled with excitement, starting at the tender age of 14, when she ran away with the circus. She became an accomplished and revered aerialist, circus owner and extraordinary mother. She gave of herself freely with a kind and generous heart, for man or beast. She took great pride in her art and profession but was most proud of her family. She will always be remembered, and always with love. At the time of her death, she lived at home with her husband, George Hanneford Jr. in Myakka City, Fla., where they had lived for the last 20 years. Sympathy flowers or contributions may be sent to Showfolks of Sarasota. Letters of condolence may be sent to George Hanneford Jr at 4550 Verna Bethany Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Hanneford
3 Entries
December 17, 2010
A great Lady and a great friend, will never forget her. My sincere symphaty to the family. Henry Schroer ( New Zealand)
JoAnn & Jerry Swartz
December 16, 2010
A good advisor, critic, wonderful cook, and dynamic performer - one of a kind. Kindest thoughts to husband George, daughters Kathy & Diane and son George.
Jack Ryan
December 16, 2010
With sincere sympathy to the entire family, She was a great lady of the circus -- and a great lady, period. Vicky will be sadly missed.
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