1924
Drucille
2015
Drucille A. (Whitson) Handley
September 21, 1924 — March 17, 2015
Drucille Alice Handley
September 21, 1924 - March 17, 2015
Drucille Alice Handley of Farmington passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, in Farmington. She was born September 21, 1924, To gertrude and R.S. ' Stub" Whitson, in Marvel Colorado.
She attended grade school and high school in Farmington. She married William C. Handley on October 2, 1953, in Farmington. She and her husband managed various campgrounds and apartment complexes in Durango-Aztec area. Willam Handley passed away August 11, 1992. Her hobbies included embroidery, reading, and visiting with friends and family.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mildred Smith, Clara Templeton and Ruby Osborn; one brother, GeorgeWhitson; and five nephews, Jerry Osborn, Steven Whitson, Allen Bainter, Gary Patterson and Chris Whitson.
She is survived by one son, Terry smith and wife, Jane, ofAbingdon, Illinois; three grandsons, Jabel and Jared Smith, of Abingdon and Joel Smith of Denver, Colorado; one adopted daughter, Marcella Patterson of Allison, Colarado; one brother, Jack Whitson of Farmington; one sister, Billie of Aztec; nephews, Ronnie Bainter of Aztec, James Whitson of Farmington and Roy whitson of Fresno, CA; and three nieces, Connie Shea of Joplin, MO, Bonnie Bainter of Texas and Sam Bainter of Durango, Colorado.
Services will be at 10a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Life Care Center Courtyard, 1101 W. Murray Drive in Farmington. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Life Care Center Resident Activity Fund.
Drucille's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Burial and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Avenue, in Farmington,505-325-9611. those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com
September 21, 1924 - March 17, 2015
Drucille Alice Handley of Farmington passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, in Farmington. She was born September 21, 1924, To gertrude and R.S. ' Stub" Whitson, in Marvel Colorado.
She attended grade school and high school in Farmington. She married William C. Handley on October 2, 1953, in Farmington. She and her husband managed various campgrounds and apartment complexes in Durango-Aztec area. Willam Handley passed away August 11, 1992. Her hobbies included embroidery, reading, and visiting with friends and family.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mildred Smith, Clara Templeton and Ruby Osborn; one brother, GeorgeWhitson; and five nephews, Jerry Osborn, Steven Whitson, Allen Bainter, Gary Patterson and Chris Whitson.
She is survived by one son, Terry smith and wife, Jane, ofAbingdon, Illinois; three grandsons, Jabel and Jared Smith, of Abingdon and Joel Smith of Denver, Colorado; one adopted daughter, Marcella Patterson of Allison, Colarado; one brother, Jack Whitson of Farmington; one sister, Billie of Aztec; nephews, Ronnie Bainter of Aztec, James Whitson of Farmington and Roy whitson of Fresno, CA; and three nieces, Connie Shea of Joplin, MO, Bonnie Bainter of Texas and Sam Bainter of Durango, Colorado.
Services will be at 10a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Life Care Center Courtyard, 1101 W. Murray Drive in Farmington. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Life Care Center Resident Activity Fund.
Drucille's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Burial and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Avenue, in Farmington,505-325-9611. those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com
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