Harriet Radcliffe-Canalli, "Hallie"

Hallie was born to Arthur Jones Hussey and Harriet Greer Redwine in Memphis, Tennessee on October 26, 1938. She spent the first half of her life in her hometown and was a member of the Hutchison School Class of 1956. Hallie attended St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame University then graduated with honors from University of Memphis and later earned her Master’s Degree in Art History also from University of Memphis. Hallie was a popular local model and worked for Goldsmith’s and Gerber’s department stores. She later modeled in charity events for the Memphis Symphony League, Josephine Circle, and charity balls sponsored by Brodnax Jewelers. Hallie was named to THE MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL’S Ten Best-Dressed Hall of Fame. She was a member of The Junior League, Les Passees, Memphis Ballet Society, Memphis Symphony League, and the Little Garden Club and was chairman of the Les Passees New Year’s Eve Cabaret and the Symphony Ball. Throughout her years in Memphis, Hallie was involved with Cotton Carnival. For several years, she was a member of the Children’s Court and later affiliated with Osiris and was a Memphi Duchess. Hallie enjoyed playing bridge, entertaining in her home, and traveling the world over. She was a communicant of St. John’s Episcopal Church. The greater part of the second half of Hallie’s life was spent in Houston, Texas. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Houston and later augmented her degree with a Certificate from the Parsons School of Design while living in New York City. Upon returning to Houston, Hallie was offered a job with The Art Institute of Houston where she taught general education classes and interior design. She was a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and participated in several showcase homes in the greater Houston area. In 2010, Hallie served as president of ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter. She was a long time member of The Houstonian Club where she was thrilled to treat her grandchildren to special parties and festivals. Hallie was also a long time member of the Delphians. Hallie made a lovely home for herself and enjoyed entertaining her family and friends. The holiday season was her favorite time of year. Decorating her tree was her favorite thing to do. Hallie made extended trips “out west” with her daughter Lelia. Among their adventures, they attended Star Parties at Big Bend, stayed in teepees and vintage Airstreams, and shared a pot of beans at the Lightning Field in New Mexico. She was a communicant of Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church where she served on the altar guild. Hallie was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-three years Aurelio Canalli, her parents Jones and Harriet Hussey, her son J. Warfield Rodgers, III, “Paco”, and her daughter Harriet Stubblefield. She is survived by her daughters Lelia Hussey and Therese Canale Rodgers, and her grandchildren Stephen and Therese Stubblefield. In Memphis, Hallie is survived by lifelong friends, Kim Joyner, Martha Lund, and her cousin Betty Gandy. Hallie is also survived by her very special friends in Houston Sharon Tyler, Ziba Mohammadi, Celia Whitliff, and Tequila Holmes. The family would like to thank the staff at The Cottages of Clear Lake and Harbor Hospice for taking good care of Hallie and express their heartfelt gratitude to Tequila Holmes for giving Hallie many hours of fun and pure joy over the last year. They were indeed BFFs. A service for Hallie in Houston will be conducted at a later date. The family requests that memorials be sent to Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, 6221 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77030, or a charity of their choice.

Harriet Radcliffe-Canalli, "Hallie"

October 26, 1938 - August 21, 2023