Mary "Jean" Hands of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Pocopson Home.  She was 72 years old.  Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Montgomery and the late Mary Gilbert Montgomery.

In her long career with the Unionville School District, Jean worked in the accounting and payroll department.  She was told many times that she was too friendly with the district employees.  Jean retired in 1985.  She continued working as a caregiver for many children and their families.  She will be deeply missed.

She was the beloved mother of Stephen Hands and his wife Lori and the late Kevin Hands; grandmother of Stephen and Kelsey; sister of 3; aunt of many nieces and nephews and dear friend of many.

A memorial service will be celebrated at 2:00PM on Friday, November 8, 2013 at the LONGWOOD FUNERAL HOME of MATTHEW GENEREUX, 913 East Baltimore Pike in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  Visitation with the family will be from 1:00PM until 2:00PM.  Burial will follow in Union Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Neighborhood Hospice, 400 East Marshall Street, West Chester, PA  19380.

Family flowers arranged by le Style 25 of Unionville, 610.925.1901

LONGWOOD FUNERAL HOME

of MATTHEW GENEREUX

913 East Baltimore Pike

Kennett Square, Pennsylvania  19348

610.388.6070 tel.