Harriet Head Obituary

Harriet Head, 75, of Chesapeake, VA passed away on September 7, 2023 after battling Alzheimer's disease. She was born on March 5, 1948, in New Orleans, LA. She was a 1966 graduate of Douglas MacArthur Academy in Norfolk, VA and then attended Mary Washington College. She and her husband set up roots in Chesapeake where they raised their family. Harriet later retired from Chesapeake Public Schools with 33 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed working out, attending church and was very passionate about the Al-Anon program. She devoted her life to her family. Harriet is survived by her husband of 57 years, Wayne Head, son Michael Head and wife Renee of Va. Beach, VA, daughter Lisa Little and husband Chad of Machipongo, VA, grandchildren Lindsay, Oakley, Katie, Kendall, Kyle, Noah and Christian, great grandchildren, Kenley and Aspen, sister Becky Allanson and husband Ron of Berryville, VA and many other loving relatives. She was predeceased by her parents, James and Elizabeth Crumbley, and brother, Jack Crumbley. A memorial celebration reception will be held in her honor on October 7, 2023 from 2-4pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5033 Rouse Dr. Va. Beach, VA 23462. This is a celebration! At Harriet's request, please no funeral attire. She requested Bermuda shorts and flip flops. Memorial donations may be made online, in her honor, to Al-Anon World Service Office.