Ms. Henrietta Hancock Hartman
October 29, 1942 - November 26, 2020
Charleston,WV
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Ms. Henrietta Hancock Hartman
October 29, 1942 - November 26, 2020
Charleston,WV
Obituary
Henrietta “Penny” Hancock Hartman, 78, passed away at her home in Charleston, West Virginia on November 26, 2020.
A native of Salisbury, Maryland, Penny graduated the University of Maryland School of Nursing in 1965 and embarked on an exciting and unconventional life that included being a nurse, a pilot, a journalist, and a prosecuting attorney after graduating the West Virginia University College of Law in 1992. Independent, original, thoughtful, Penny’s wit and humor will be remembered by all who loved her. To those who knew her best, she will be remembered as someone who pushed limits and defied convention that typically defined what was possible for a wife and mother of her generation.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Hancock, and her mother, Helen Dennis Hancock. She is survived by her ex-husband Dr. Frank Hartman of Buckhannon, West Virginia and Hilton Head South Carolina, her children, Frank Hartman, of Charleston, West Virginia and Ali Hartman, of Baltimore, Maryland and her two grandchildren, Emmett Hartman and Meera Hartman. She is also survived by her dog, Glory.
At Penny’s request, there will be no public memorial service and instead a family ceremony scattering her ashes in the Chesapeake Bay, where she grew up.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary at www.ofsds.org.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
9 responses to Ms. Henrietta Hancock Hartman
Edward G. Banks Jr. says:
December 4, 2020
I knew Penny in high school and later in life when she worked at my law firm in Salisbury. She was a delight to be around.
Her obituary perfectly described the girl and woman I knew and admired, from cheerleader to lawyer .
Although the Chesapeake Bay is a fitting repository for her ashes, I would have figured her for the Mediterranean.
Ed Banks Jr.
Class of ’59
Elaine Wallingford says:
December 4, 2020
I offer my sympathy to Penny’s family. Penny was a bright, creative, helpful neighbor. I, along with my other Bayshore Ct. neighbors, will fondly remember her and her faithful companion, Glory.
Jim & Pat Marsh says:
December 3, 2020
Dear Frank III & family, This is really a sad time for Pat and I. We thought the world of Penny. Will write you a personal note later. Sincere condolences. Coach & Madame.
Mary Biller says:
December 2, 2020
Deepest sympathy.
Scott Davis says:
December 2, 2020
On behalf of the West Virginia Physical Therapy Association, please accept our condolences. May Frank and all the family members know that you are in our thoughts.