Jebba M. Handley

She is survived by her husband Lawrence M. Handley, sister Nina Mortellito, her daughters, Vail Maes, Kyra Kuhn and Tracy Maes; stepchildren Lucy Handley, Tad Graham-Handley, Elizabeth Keithline, and Anne Handley Sisco; and 12 grandchildren.

Jebba was born in New York City. She lived in Japan, California, Greece, and Connecticut, settling on the Cape in 1992.

She studied art in NYC at the National Academy of Design and was an artist, musician, and fabric designer. She owned several successful businesses, including nationally franchised Jebba Needlepoint, Jebba Party Design, and Scarecrow Productions. She was a volunteer designer for the Cape and Island Chamber Music Festival. Jebba was a writer, essayist, poet and bi-weekly columnist for the Cape Codder, writing “At Jebba’s Table” on food, wine and the joys of entertaining at home.

Jebba was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. One of the principal pleasures of her life was to gather friends and family around her table for a meal. She had many friends on Cape Cod and around the world. She is profoundly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heifer International.

A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date.