Nina Elaine Thomasson Hand


Nina Elaine Thomasson Hand, age 73, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018. She was born on July 19, 1944 in Farmville, to the late James Henry Thomasson and Bertie Reese Thomasson. Nina was married to the late Michael Franklin Hand.

She was a graduate of Bluestone Senior High School and Reynolds Community College in Richmond. Nina was a retired executive secretary with the state of Virginia.

She loved to spend time at the lake and the beach; was an avid water skier, cat lover and loved riding and tending horses. Every available moment she spent with her family and friends. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Chase City.

She is survived by her sister, Lael Shaver (Jimmy Beverly); daughter-in-law, Dolly M. Chandler and grandson, Chad Allen Chandler.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, James Allen Chandler.

A memorial service was held Friday, March 23, in the chapel of Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home. Rev. Rodney Barwick officiated.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.wclfh.com.

Arrangements are by Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home.

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