Carole Dianne Hancock Barcalow

1937 - 2022

Carole Barcalow

Carole Dianne Hancock Barcalow passed away in the early morning of May 26, 2022. She was born on December 15, 1937, the fifth child of Rose Gough Hancock and Budd Hancock in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Carole lived a long and active life full of family and friends. She grew up in Dahlgren, Virginia, attending grade school at the Dahlgren Naval Station School. She graduated from King George High School in 1955. Carole married Francis James Barcalow in February 1955, and welcomed their first son, Francis James Barcalow Jr. in late October of 1955. In June of 1962, Frank and Carole welcomed their second son, Robert Shawn Barcalow. While raising her family Carole worked as a fulltime school secretary at Graham Park Middle School in Triangle, Virginia. After her son's were grown Carole worked as a secretary in Washington, D.C. for the Veteran's Administration.

Carole moved back "home" to King George after she and Frank retired. In retirement, Carole enjoyed visiting with friends from her childhood, taking walks down to the river, and going fishing. She was an active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church where she was known for her amazing cooking abilities. She was also a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Carole was preceded in death by her mother, Rose; father, Budd; brother, Rayner Hancock; brother, Gean Hancock; brother, Aubrey Hancock; sister, June H. Jones; and sister, Rosalind Elmore. She is survived by her son, R. Shawn Barcalow, his wife, Christy Barcalow, grandson, Davis Barcalow, and granddaughter, Mildred "Molly" Barcalow; and son, Frances Barcalow Jr., grandson, Christopher Mejia, granddaughter, Kate Lawson, granddaughter, Sarah Barcalow, and great-granddaughter Ella; as well as many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 5486 St. Pauls Road, King George, Virginia, on Thursday, June 2, 2022, with visitation at 10 a.m., funeral service at 11 a.m., and burial immediately following the service in the church cemetery. A luncheon will follow the burial in the Parish Hall.