Carol Ann Hanscom Hartsoe

1941 - 2023

HARTSOE, Carol Ann Hanscom, age 81, of Richmond, Va., passed away March 29, 2023 after nine years battling cancer and the effects of cancer treatment. She is survived by her husband, Paul Alexander; stepdaughter, Tyler Alexander; siblings, George (Dottie), John (Mickie) and Mary (Tony); and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Carol was born in Boston, Mass. After graduating from high school, she chose to enter the convent where she became an educator. She continued to bless children with her teaching skills for 12 years in parochial schools including Philadelphia, Pa. and Tybee Island, Ga. before leaving the convent and coming to Richmond. In Richmond, she began teaching elementary students at St. Bridgett's Catholic School. Later an opportunity opened in Richmond City Public Schools where she taught at several schools until settling in at Maymont Elementary where she served as the school librarian for several years. Retiring in 2009, she had dedicated 40 years to education.

A memorial service will be held at Affinity Funeral Service, Richmond Chapel, 2720 Enterprise Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23294, on Saturday, April 8 from 3 p.m.

For condolences, please visit https://affinityfuneralservice.com.

For those unable to attend there will be live streaming of the service. The family will receive guests from 2 to 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Carol requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/ or Saint Jude's Childrens Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/.