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
Peggy Rash says:
December 2, 2020
I am missing my dear, dear friend. I met Penny the first day of law school in the lobby before orientation began. She was one of those rare people you knew at first encounter would become a special and long -standing friend. We were as close as we were opposite, somehow making up the other part of ourselves. Frank and Ali, you had a front row seat to a remarkable person whose life was well lived. She was contented with how life unfolded for her and I hope that you find that same peace in her passing. My love to you and a special hug for Glory.
Jeanne Defoe says:
December 2, 2020
Penny Hartman, a dear friend who was much loved and will be greatly missed. Jeanne DeFoe
Mel Snyder says:
December 2, 2020
Dearest Penny
You worked for me in my first term as Prosecuting Attorney from 1997 to 2000, and you are the best Assistant Prosecutor I ever had. My best wishes and condolences to you.
Thanks, Mel
Bonnie Piper says:
December 1, 2020
Penny, You were a great friend and a one of a kind person! You will always be gentle on my mind! To Frank and Ali, my condolences and thoughts go out to you and know that you live her legacy!