No public services are planned for Joan Handley, 89, Lawrence, who died Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Texas – Austin and her Master’s degree at the University of Oklahoma.
Ms. Handley was a longtime instructor of Microbiology at the University of Kansas.
Joan was a wonderful former neighbor of mine. I always enjoyed chatting with her when she was outside doing yard work. She was funny, smart and always interested in my children and their activities. In addition, my somewhat “person-picky” German Shepherd loved her. Rest in peace, Joan.