Louistine "Lou" Hancock

Hancock, Louistine "Lou"
On November 20, 2013, Louistine ("Lou") Hancock went to be with her Lord and Savior after a lengthy illness. Lou was born on January 17th, 1923, in Kentucky, and was the oldest of ten kids. She was preceded in death by her husband, William D. (Doug) Hancock. They were married for sixty four years. She is survived by three children, Phyllis (Larry) Bella, William (Bill), and John Hancock, all of Mesa, along with two sisters and three brothers. Also surviving are five grandsons, David, Dean, Bill, Justin, Mike, Jim, and one grand-daughter, Kathy Donoho-Hanning, along with four great-grandchildren. Also surviving is Janey Durham, who, along with Phyllis and Kathy, has remained faithful in her love, support, and care of "Mamo" for many years. Lou moved to Arizona, along with her family from Illinois in 1960, where she was employed in Civil Service by the U.S. Signal Corps, and by Motorola, until her retirement. She was a member of Mesa Baptist Church, a Christian, who loved the Lord. Lou played the guitar, and just about any string instrument, along with the piano and organ, all self-taught, and she enjoyed entertaining others with her singing and playing for many years. Lou was also known for her sense of humor and quick wit. She and Doug spent countless hours preparing food for the homeless, often going into the homeless camps along the river bottom or under Tempe bridge, before it became Town Lake, and before shelters and food banks became a part of people's everyday life. She prepared huge meals for hundreds, all without any fanfare or praise, for those that no one else seemed to care about, or who would have otherwise gone without. Lou will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. She spent the last few years of her life at Mesa Christian Care Center after suffering from a brain tumor. Visitation and graveside services will be private. Arrangements by Bunker's Garden Chapel.