88S31186 AMB-D
By: Hughes, et al. S.R. No. 72
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Barbara Jean York Hancock, who passed away on October 20, 2023,
at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, The only child of Eugene and Elfin "Dolly" York, the
former Barbara York was born on July 15, 1935, and she grew up in
Henderson, where she met the love of her life and future husband,
Dean Hancock; they both attended Kilgore Junior College, and she
became a member of the Rangerettes; and
WHEREAS, The couple married in 1955 and went on to settle in
Fort Worth; in addition to supporting the family business,
Mrs. Hancock was a devoted mother to her three children, Cary,
Kelly, and Pattilinn, and with the passing years, her cherished
family grew to include eight grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Sustained by a deep faith, Mrs. Hancock was an
active member of her church and served in the youth ministry and
adult choir; moreover, she and her husband were heavily involved
with Charles Stanley's In Touch Ministries and often participated
in the cruises, ran the bookstore, and served as advisors to the
Stanley family; engaged in her community, Mrs. Hancock also gave
generously of her time and talents to a number of worthy causes and
cultivated many lasting friendships though her work with the
Woman's Club of Fort Worth; in her leisure time, she enjoyed travel
and such adventurous pursuits as hiking, snow skiing, and
motorcycle riding in New Mexico; in addition, she was an excellent
decorator and a gracious hostess, and she and her husband held many
gatherings in their home and at their Decatur ranch; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Barbara Hancock
will remember the way she touched their lives with her warmth, her
kindness, and her cheerful personality, and she will forever hold a
treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd
Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Barbara Jean
York Hancock and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
family: to her husband, Lester Dean Hancock; to her children, Cary
Hancock, Kelly Hancock and his wife, Robin, and Patti Priest and her
husband, Cory; to her grandchildren, Layne Hancock, Chloe Hancock
Cox, Skylar Hancock Frederick, Laramie Priest, C. J. Hancock
Thornton, Harrison Hancock, Dakota Priest, and Steelie Priest
Allison; to her great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and
many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Barbara Hancock.