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Martha Hand Obituary
Martha was born in Charleston, WV and moved with her family to DeLand, FL in 1947. She was a graduate of University of Florida. She taught school at Capeview Elementary and Hans Christian Anderson Elementary. She taught preschool at Merritt Island Presbyterian and Faith Lutheran Church. Martha taught Sunday School at MIPC. She designed, made and painted the scenery for numerous MIPC Kids Klub programs. She was a member of the Women's Club of Merritt Island, the DAR, Red Hat Club, MIPC Choir, art class, yoga class and two birthday clubs.
Martha liked to travel to places such as western USA, Scotland, England, Mexico, Panama Canal, Aruba, Jamaica, China, Russia, Egypt, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands.
She is survived by her husband, Larry; two sons, Charles (Jody) and Jones; a sister, Lucy; a grandson, Clarke, who she adored; sister-in-law, Barbara; two nephews, Bill (Kelly) Hoolihan and David (Jeanine) Briggs and a niece, Debbie Markley.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Rand; mother, Kathleen Green Rand; brother, Robert Rand and sister, Kathryn Hoolihan.
A memorial service will be held at the Merritt Island Presbyterian Church at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 30, 2011.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Merritt Island Presbyterian Church.
Florida Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martha Hand
ijiuij ojiji
February 5, 2011
Martha was my great Aunt. SHe was a caring and lovin person. R.I.P.
jack hoolihan
February 5, 2011
Martha was my great Aunt. SHe was a caring and lovin person. R.I.P.
Frank and Judy Kler
February 4, 2011
We were so sorry to hear about Martha's passing. We have fond memories of her. Saw her last a while ago in publix shopping and of course with a smile. Thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Gregory Popp
January 25, 2011
Martha was a kind and gentle soul always with a smile and a kind word for everyone she encountered. She will be much missed for the goodness she so willingly shared.
Jean Speer
January 24, 2011
Mrs. Hand was my daughters kindergarten teacher when she taught at Anderson Elementary in Rockledge. She is now a senior and still says Mrs. Hand was her favorite teacher.
Sorry for your loss.
Juanita Thomas
January 23, 2011
Martha was a dear sweet neighbor for about 40 years. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word for all. She was an extremely thoughtful person that we will never forget. Juanita and Gene Thomas
Allen Rainwater
January 23, 2011
Larry and family,
So sorry for your loss. Boots and Flo spoke often and fondly of you and Martha both during the years you worked with my father and these many years since.
January 22, 2011
For the family of Mrs. Hand, please accept our deepest condolences
for your loss. Mrs. Hand taught our children at Merritt Island Pres.
She was always very kind and helpful in teaching our children. She will
be forever remembered.
Gary and Lori Seratzki
Bobby and Diane Ennis
January 22, 2011
Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
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