Anderson, SC - Joy Richey Hancock, 84, widow of Alton W. Hancock, Sr., passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at NHC of Anderson.
Born in Pendleton, she was the daughter of the late Donnie and Edna Hall Richey. She retired from AnMed Health as Credit Union Manager. Mrs. Hancock was a dedicated wife and mother and was an active member of Concord Baptist Church as long as her health permitted.
Survivors include three daughters, Yvonne “Sissy” Dziedzicki of North Charleston, Peggy Hancock of Allen, Texas and Sandra H. Hopper of Pendleton; son, John A. Hancock of Suffolk, Virginia; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a sister, Jane Bowen of Anderson.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Alton W. Hancock, Jr. and a brother, Edsel Richey.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary. The family is at the home of Sandra Hopper, 1306 Autun Road, Pendleton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4124 Clemson Boulevard, Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621.
Sullivan-King Mortuary