Anna Hancox Obituary
Anna Juanita (Kelly) Hancox, 91, Columbia, MO, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Villa at Blue Ridge in Columbia, MO. She was born August 23, 1930, in Vandalia, MO the daughter of the late William "Duff" Kelly and Ada (Ince) Kelly. On July 3, 1952, she was united in marriage to Clyde Hancox.
In addition to her husband Clyde of 69 years, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two daughters Pam (Cotton) Kuda of Curryville, MO and Penny Moore of Columbia, MO; two grandchildren Cory Hancox of Columbia, MO and Jaimie (Jake) Hardin of Hallsville, MO; ten great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one brother Tommy Kelly of Mexico, MO; one sister Jane Teague of Vandalia, MO; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, one son Cary William Hancox, two grandchildren Angela Keele and Eric Kuda, one brother and three sisters preceded her in death.
Anna worked at the Vandalia Grade School as the playground supervisor and later at 3M in Columbia for many years. She enjoyed crafts and spending time with all of her family, especially all of her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia, MO. Interment will be in the Centralia City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until service time on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice, c/o Oliver Funeral Home, P.O. Box 125, Centralia, MO 65240. Condolences may also be made to the family at www.oliverfuneralhome.net
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Mary Beth Fowler Fitzgerald
June 23, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Clyde, Pam, Penny, and each of Anna's family members. I have so many fond memories of Anna from when we were neighbors back in the 50s in Vandalia. Sleepovers at her house were always fun. May she rest in peace.
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June 20, 2022
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