Ann Fortenbertry Hancock

Ann Fortenbertry Hancock obituary, Decatur, TX

Ann Fortenbertry Hancock

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Hawkins Funeral Home

405 E Main St, Decatur, TX 76234

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Rosston United Methodist Church

264 County Road 362, Rosston, TX 76263

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19

Interment

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rosston Cemetery

Farm to Market Road 922, Rosston, TX 76263

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Ann Hancock Obituary

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Ann Fortenberry Hancock, 100, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Monday, March 16, 2026.

Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19th at Rosston Methodist Church in Rosston, Texas with burial at Rosston Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Ann was born August 26, 1925 to Everett William and Fern (Harper) Fortenberry in Wise County, Texas. She was united in marriage March 15, 1947 to Kenneth Hancock in Dallas, Texas. Ann was a retired saleswoman after many years with Macy’s Department Store. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend to many who will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Fern Fortenberry; her husband Kenneth Hancock; and 2 sons, Phil & Mark Hancock.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, JoAnn Rimpau and husband James of Decatur; her grandchildren, Richard Rimpau and wife Leigh, Jacob Rimpau, David Hancock and wife Jess, and Scott Hancock; 2 great-grandchildren, Aly Jordan and husband Ryan, and Danni Hancock; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Caroline Jordan; and daughter-in-law, Bonnie Hancock; extended family and a host of friends.

Hawkins Funeral Homes - Decatur

405 E. Main, Decatur, TX 76234

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Upcoming Events

Mar

18

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hawkins Funeral Home

405 E Main St, Decatur, TX 76234

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

19

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Rosston United Methodist Church

264 County Road 362, Rosston, TX 76263

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

19

Interment

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rosston Cemetery

Farm to Market Road 922, Rosston, TX 76263

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Only 6 hours left for delivery to next service.