Peggy Hand

Obituary of Peggy Hand Peggy Hand lost her brave and courageous fight with cancer on Sunday, June 27, 2010. She was born on April 24, 1941 in Metter, GA. After graduating from Metter High School, she obtained a bachelor's degree from Georgia Southern University and interned in Savannah, GA. Peggy began her teaching career at Leesburg High School in 1963 under Principal Ray Haye. She quickly became active in the teachers' organizations and county activities; then became a curriculum generalist at LHS. After requesting to return to the classroom upon missing interactions with students, Mrs. Hand served as yearbook sponsor, senior class sponsor, H-Q sponsor, as well as sponsor of various service organizations. She received a Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision from Nova University and continued post-graduate work at the University of Florida and Stetson University. In 1973, Mrs. Hand went to the county office to work on a Career Education project sponsored by the Florida Department of Education. She served as an Assistant Principal of LHS from 1980-1985. In 1985, she returned to the classroom and implemented a dual enrollment program in English with Lake Sumter Community College and later taught Advanced Placement Literature at Leesburg High School while serving as English Department Chairperson. She often said her favorite aspect of teaching was living in the same town and watching her "children" become successful adults. After thirty-nine and one-half years in the teaching profession, Peggy retired from LHS. Peggy enjoyed her involvement in the community during her active retired life. She served as the President of the Lake County League of Women Voters, President of Delta Kappa Gamma, and President of the honorary Business and Professional Women of Leesburg. She was a member of Chapter ID, PEO Organization and the Tuesday Afternoons Ladies Book Club. Mrs. Hand served, until her death, on an Elder Options Advisory Council as a representative of Lake County. She was a member of New Life Presbyterian Church in Fruitland Park. She is survived by her son Keith (Jule) Hand, grandson Ethan Hand, granddaughter Stephanie Hand of Fruitland Park, FL and sister Donnie Jo Lanigan of Metter, GA. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard F. Hand, February 11, 1997. Visitation Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 from 2:00 " 3:00 PM at New Life Presbyterian Church, Fruitland Park, FL Services Funeral Service to follow visitation at 3:00 PM Interment Interment will take place on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Lake Church Cemetery in Metter, GA with Reverend Scott Riner Officiating. Memorials In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778.

Peggy Hand

April 24, 1941 - June 27, 2010