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Helen Hancock Obituary
HANCOCK, 96
AUBURNDALE - Mrs. Helen L. Hancock, age 96 a resident of Auburndale passed away Fri, Dec. 17, 2010 at her residence due to natural causes.
Mrs. Hancock was born Sept. 27, 1914 in Henry County, AL to Jack and Bertie (Jackson) Norton. She was a resident since 1933 coming from Abbeville, AL. Helen retired from Adams Packing in 1979 after 39 years of service. She was a past member of the Victory Freewill Baptist Church in Auburndale, and a member of the Christian Heritage Church in Winter Haven. She enjoyed being with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John W. Hancock Sr.; 2 sons Aaron E. Hancock and John W. Hancock Jr.; 2 infant daughters Margaret and Jewelle Hancock, 2 brothers; 2 sisters; and 1 great grandson Aaron Otto.
Helen is survived by her loving family: son Ray Hancock of Auburndale, Fl; daughter Julie Hill of Auburndale, Fl; 14 grandchildren Beth, Henry, Sheila, Amy, Tamy, Jeff, Morgan, Tiffany, Lyndsey, Cody, Dakota, Caleb, Savannah, and Chelsea, 11 great grandchildren Scott, Nick, Wesley, Heather, Hannah, Sarah, Rachel, Ashton, Maci, Landon, and Jackson.
Funeral service was held 10:00am Sun., Dec. 19, 2010 at the Christian Heritage Church, 150 Spirit Lake Rd., Winter Haven. Interment will follow at the Auburndale Memorial Park.
Visitation was held Sat. Dec. 18, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Kersey Funeral Home, 108 East Lake Stella Dr., Auburndale. Arrangements by Kersey Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Morgan Cook
August 18, 2011
I only met Granny twice and she was so happy to meet me. My cousin sent me a message that she was sick but no one told me she passed. I am sorry that I didn't have more time to get to know her better. I love you granny.
Janis Steadman
December 20, 2010
Granny Hancock was a true saint. A treasured jewel. When June called to tell me she had passed, I had tears of sadness for a moment, then tears of joy. She is where she wanted to be. So many funerals she would say, I'm jealous, I want to be with Jesus. Now, she is where she wanted to be rejoicing every second. Granny will be missed here but we'll see her again. Love and prayers to the family, Janis Steadman
Ruby Nichols
December 20, 2010
Granny was a wonderful woman I feel blessed that I was able to know her. She always had a kind word and a loving smile on her face. She will be missed greatly. My thought and prayers are with the family.
Charlotte Kline, Smith
December 20, 2010
I know she was so happy to meet Jesus and see so many that have been waiting for her. Rest in peace Helen.
Charlotte Kline, Smith
December 20, 2010
Rest in peace Helen.
Elizabeth Kersey
December 20, 2010
She was such a sweet and loving woman. I am lucky to have met her. I'm so sad to hear of her passing, but I know that she is now home. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family.
Annette Hancock
December 19, 2010
Aunt Helen was a saint here on earth. You knew exactly how she felt about things and she wasn't afraid to express her opinions. She lived an exemplary life before her family and friends. She knew her Savior well and looked forward to being with family and friends in Heaven. She will be missed. Rest well Aunt Helen see you there some day. I love you very much!
Aimee Weed
December 18, 2010
"Granny" Hancock was a beautiful and amazing example for me in my life. I wasn't her granddaugter by blood but that never detered her love. She was loved, is loved and will forever be loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing her in this life. I look foward to singing hymns with her again in the "sweet by-and-by". Love you so much Granny.
Lena Gibson
December 18, 2010
Such a Blessing Sister Helen was to me. We often talked of walking on the streets of gold together, I am looking forward to that day...She will surely be missed..
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