Sophie Zabas, 1942-2016: Commissioner George Hanns Mourns His InspirationAugust 17, 2016 | FlaglerLive | 14 CommentsSophie Zabas, who died Friday of cancer at age 74, was Commissioner George Hanns’s companion of 23 years. Visitations are Friday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.