Flora Jackson Hanchrow

Flora, the daughter of the late Rebecca and Max Jackson, was born August 7, 1917 in Bronx, New York. Her parents moved to New Rochelle where Flora grew up in a large, loving and religious family. She graduated from New Rochelle High School and Hunter College. On June 26, 1938, Flora married Joseph Hanchrow in Beth El Synagogue.

In the 1940’s, the couple and their two young children, Linda and Jack, relocated to North Carolina settling in Wilson. Joseph established an accounting practice, and they both became very active in the community. Among her many activities, Flora was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, P.T.A. president, Wilson Woman’s Club officer and active in Temple Beth El. A favorite memory was hosting a morning radio show for women on W.V.O.T.

When the children were older, Flora taught advanced mathematics in Charles L. Coon High School and after receiving her Masters Degree in Counseling at East Carolina University, she became a counselor at Ralph L. Fike High School. She served as President of the Eastern District of the North Carolina Education Association.

After their retirement, Flora and Joseph Moved to Greensboro to live near their daughter Linda and her husband Howard. Flora again became active serving meals at Urban Ministry and attending programs with Temple Emanuel’s Friendship Circle.

Flora was preceded in death by many dear ones; her parents, her husband Joseph of 56 years; sisters, Esther Gerstein and Ida Feinberg; brothers, Dr. Irving Jackson, Dr. Murray Jackson, Jacob Jackson and Louis Jackson.

Her children and grandchildren survive to cherish her memory; daughter Linda Silverstein and husband Howard of Greensboro, NC; son Jack and wife Gracie or Montgomery, AL; granddaughters; Becky Whetstone and husband Dale of Charlotte, NC , Laurie Sonshein and husband Ray and Lesley Solomon and husband Andrew of Atlanta, GA and grandson David Hanchrow and wife Liz of Nashville, TN. Flora’s great grandchildren are Lauren and Aaron Whetstone, Jake and Cole Sonshein, Rachel and Leah Hanchrow and Sarah and Laura Solomon.

The family is very grateful to Whitestone and Hospice for the constant and compassionate care Flora received during her illness. A special thanks to Kimberly Grove and Julie Brown.

Memorials may be made to Temple Emanuel Friendship Circle, 1129 Jefferson Rd., Greensboro, NC 27410 or Whitestone M.E.S.H. Community, 700 S. Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27407 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave. , Greensboro, NC 27405

Hanes Lineberry Vanstory Chapel is assisting the Hanchrow family.

Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com