Janie B. Woodson Hancock

1927 - 2008

Janie B. Woodson Hancock, 80, of Salem, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008, after a brave and hard fought battle with leukemia. She was born on September 19, 1927, in Botetourt County and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Kitty Brugh. Janie retired from General Electric and she became the first lady barber in Roanoke in 1954. She was a member of Community Church. In addition to her parents, Janie was preceded in death by her husband, Carl B. Woodson; daughter, Linda Woodson Caldwell; stepson, Gary Hancock; a brother, Walter C. Brugh; and a sister, Bernadine Ulrey. She is survived by her husband, Benjamin M. Hancock; two sons, Douglas Woodson and wife, Nancey, of Salem, and Marshall Woodson, of Fort Worth, Texas; stepson, Glen Hancock and Barbara, of Riner; stepdaughters, Darlene Hancock and Sandra Mannin, both of Salem; two brothers, Henry E. Brugh, of Botetourt County, and Bill Brugh, of Georgia; sister, Kathleen Hale, of Salem; four grandchildren, Crystal Engle, Troy Woodson, Trevor Woodson and Tyler Woodson; four step grandchildren, Logan Caldwell, Thorson Hiesler, Amy Hancock and Amber Hancock; two greatgrandchildren, Autumn Engle and Austin Engle; and many special friends, foster children, and loved ones in the community. A funeral service will be conducted 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at the Chapel of John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home with the Pastor Tom McCrackin officiating. Interment will follow at Old Dominion Cemetery on Cloverdale Road in Daleville. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey and Son, Salem. Flowers are welcomed, however, memorial contributions may be made to Community Church Building Fund, 4625 W. Main St., Salem, Va. 24153.