Flora (Harmon) Handshoe
Born: Mon May 24, 1926
Died: Fri Apr 27, 2012
Visitation
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sun Apr 29, 2012
Location: Hite Funeral Home
Funeral Service
1:00 PM Mon Apr 30, 2012
Location: Hite Funeral Home
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FLORA HANDSHOE, age 85, of Kendallville, died on Friday, April 27, 2012 at her daughter’s home in Kendallville.
Mrs. Handshoe was born in Garrett, Kentucky on May 24, 1926 to James Charles Harmon and Fannie (Little) Harmon.
She married Arnold Handshoe on January 18, 1946 in Garrett, Indiana. Arnold preceded her in death on March 14, 1989.
Flora was a homemaker and also worked at Colwell in Kendallville for several years.
She loved attending church at The House of Prayer on Dowling Street in Kendallville and reading her Bible.
Flora also enjoyed gardening, sewing, working crossword puzzles, and playing jokes on people. She will be greatly missed by many.
Survivors include:
Daughter, Judy Boyd of Kendallville.
Daughter, Jeanette Mansfield of Fort Wayne.
Daughter, Hazel and Carroll Ensley of North Carolina.
Son, Wayne and Lois Handshoe of Kendallville.
Daughter, Betty Lynn Handshoe of Kendallville.
Daughter, Ellen and Jeff Hicks of Kendallville.
11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great, great-grandchild.
Sister, Kathleen Harmon Ousley of Garrett.
Brother, James Charles Harmon,Jr. of Kokomo, Indiana.
Sister, Carrie Harmon Shepherd of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Leslie Arnold Handshoe, who died May 31, 2009; granddaughter, Judy (Boyd) Martin and her husband, Lester Martin; grandsons, Richard Lightner and James Robert Boyd,III; brothers, Floyd, Bob, Tom, and Arthur Harmon; and sisters, Nora Hatton and Hazel Harmon.
Visitation will be Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 2:00-6:00pm at Hite Funeral Home, 403 South Main Street in Kendallville.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 30, 2012 at 1:00pm at Hite Funeral Home.
Officiating the funeral service will be Rev. Emory Gibson.
Burial will be at Christian Union Cemetery near Garrett.
Preferred memorials may be made to to the family.
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Arrangements have been entrusted to Hite Funeral Home of Kendallville
Funeral Directors Brian DeCamp (260-343-8177 mobile) and Andy David (260-318-2712 mobile) are available at anytime to assist your needs. Please call our office phone 260-347-1653 (24 hours/day…7 days/week).
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Jeffrey Hicks
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Posted Fri April 27, 2012
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Nanny,
There will never be anyone like you again, you were a great person, and a great NANNY, i love you nanny and thank you for everything you have done for me, i loved your cakes, i wish i could've made you a cake just once, i will miss you nanny, and i love you. Can't wait until i can see you and everyone else in heaven. Your my Nanny.
From your Grand-son who loves and misses you very much,
Jeffrey Hicks
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Danielle (Stanley) Waters
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Posted Fri April 27, 2012
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Mrs. Handshoe will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to each of her family members. My heart aches for you but rejoice in knowing she has flown Home to be with Jesus. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. <3
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James Martin
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Posted Sat April 28, 2012
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Nannie you are in a better place now you will be missed.I am glad that i was able to have met you and was able to talk to you and visit with you.I will see you again one day we all will.When you see Lester and Judy tell them that i said hello and that Jimmy and i miss them so much.You wont be forgotten Rest in Peace.
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Beverly Short Sparkman
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Posted Sat April 28, 2012
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I would like to express my sympathy to all of the family. We lived across the road for several years and Mrs. Handshoe was such a sweet little lady. We lost our mother last June 1st ( Sally Short ) and they are in heaven together now. May God bless you all through this sad time.
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TJ Sells
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Posted Sat April 28, 2012
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Nanny you were the best grandma anyone could wish for... Always made me grave & biscuits (my favorite) but. I loved all your food you made me, especially the cakes... Watch over me and I love you I know your in a better place... Grandson Leslie
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Carrie
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Posted Sun April 29, 2012
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Nanny...all I can think of is when u said u couldn''t wait to walk those streets of gold. Nanny ur there now! I can''t wait to join u and walk with u and pa and everyone else! Nana I love.u. u were the best grandma in the whole world. Thank you for everything!!! Love Carrie Ellen Sue!
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carroll ensley
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Posted Sun April 29, 2012
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Carroll, Hazel,kelli,kyle and little Khoen,my dear mother ill miss you for ever ,we all love you, you were and are the best mother any one could of ever had ,and i had the best in the world .mother i dont know dont know what ill with out you .but wait on me ill be there some day with you,i know you are wearing your crown .seeing ever one ,kiss my baby for me i know Rickie was so happy to see ,his nanny i love you mother you are with jesus now living on for ever your loving daughter hazel.
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Paula Handshoe
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Posted Sun April 29, 2012
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NANNY, you was and will always be a special lady whom was a big part of my life when i was growing up.. You always welcome me in your home with open arms and a sweet smile an always kind word.. You always treated me as one of your own .. I love you with all my heart and will always remember how sweet your voice was to hear.. I hope your doin better now, may all the angels in heaven wrap their arms around you an take you home where you belong.. You were definately one of a kind.. And you will be missed ... <3
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Mike and Dee Smith and Family
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Posted Sun April 29, 2012
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This is actually Misty, Mikes daughter. My Dad just got out of the hospital with a heart attack and stroke. Dad wanted me to let you know that he is thinking of your family and always loved Flora. Dee said that she was always such a kind woman. I remember going to her house when I was a little girl. My brother and I always loved her. We are praying for your family and wish that we could have come.
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Scott Henry and Renea Vice
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Posted Sun April 29, 2012
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To all the Handshoe family, May God bless each and every one of you and may he help you all through this sorrowful time. If there is anything we can do just let us know.
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lisa DeWitt
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Posted Mon April 30, 2012
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Flora. She was a very sweet woman. She was always there for my dad and I will always appreciate that. I hope that God will ease the pain of losing her for you all. My deepest sympathy
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wayne payton
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Posted Sat May 05, 2012
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i was so glad when i came from kentucky an stop in to see flora an we talked alot im so glad i got to talk to her an had a great time chatting with her u will be missed a very nice aunt an loving person an believe in the lord
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Jayla Hicks
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Posted Fri June 01, 2012
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Nanny,
I don't know where to begin. I first want to say sorry that I wasn't there with you when you needed me most. Nanny time has passed by so fast but I can't be anything but grateful for the time I got to spend with you. Everyday further from the last time I saw you kills me inside...but that's alright because everyday further from the last time is one day closer to the next time I get to see you. All I do is replay your voice in my head...you saying that you're going to wait for me at those pearly gates, and that keeps me looking forward to the day that Jesus calls me home too! I miss you more than I can put into words...but I just want to say thank you. Not only for all the inspiration, but for the love and the care and the prayers and the hope and just...everything. Nan..your prayers brought me home..and home is where I'm going to stay, because I know in my heart that you're still here with me. You're still here...holding my hand and taking each and every step with me. You promised that you'd never leave me alone, I still feel you, and sometimes I can almost hear you. I love you more than you'll ever know. I will see you soon<3
Love,
Your Granddaughter That Loves & Misses You More Than Anything*
Jayla Ann...
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