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A tireless advocate for survivors of domestic violence and the longtime head of the FavorHouse of Northwest Florida has passed away.
Sue Hand, who served as executive director of the domestic violence center since 1987, died Sunday at the age of 79.
For almost 37 years, Hand dedicated her life to helping survivors of domestic violence and was the guiding force behind FavorHouse. She started as a counselor in 1984 and transitioned to the board before she became executive director, evolving FavorHouse from a small shelter to a vital resource for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
Hand embraced her mantra to serve as a voice for those who have lost their voice, leading her to save thousands of lives during her long career.
By Mary Therese Biebel mbiebel@timesleader.com
Among the friends of the Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction who attended Monday’s kick-off dinner were, seated: Denise Schnars, Lynn Bartz and Susan Klaips. Standing: Charlotte Bartizek, Michael Elias, Susan Worth, Gladys Harsel and Virginia Luke.
Mary Therese Biebel | Times Leader
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The Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction, set for Aug. 12-15, will include a tribute to the late Dorothy L. Davis, a former Dallas High School English teacher. Her sons Brian, Michael and Jonathan and daughter-in-law, Karen, all came in from out of town to attend the kick-off dinner on Monday evening and will be back for the auction.