Teacher, Artist, Friend
Lennie Rice Engelbert Sansing was born in September 28, 1908, in Bessemer, Alabama. She was the daughter of Nancy and William Washington Engelbert and the widow of the late James D. Sansing. She was one of 11 children.
Lennie Sansing’s 100th Birthday at Bibbville Baptist Church
Friends and family of Lennie Sansing hosted her 100th birthday at the Bibbville Baptist Church in 2008.
Current and Former Basket Class Members
Pine Straw Basket Maker
Long a community folk crafter and seamstress, Aunt Lennie taught herself to weave Pine Straw Basket Weaving at the age of 71.
She was soon inundated with requests to teach this folk art. The Basket Weaving Class started in her home and continues with Mrs. Sansing’s niece, Nell Sansing Mathews at the Woodstock Community Library
Lennie Sansing and children
Photo taken at Mrs. Sansing’s 100th birthday party.
Woodstock Community Library 