Rose Bowers Hancock

Rose Bowers Hancock, of Covington, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, at the age of 95.

Mrs. Hancock is preceded in death by her husband, John Hancock, Sr.; parents, William and Mary Louise Bowers; siblings, Violet Fore, Florence Buran, Virginia Shaw, Margie King, Amelia Roughton; and son-in-law, Tom Bailey.

A devoted mother, she is survived by her children, Wanda Hancock Bailey, of Mansfield, John Hancock, Jr., of Conyers, Mark and Paula Hancock, of Commerce, and Larry and Pat Hancock, of Clarkesville. A much-loved grandmother, she is survived by four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Surviving siblings include Lea Trum and Roy Bowers, both of Pensacola, Florida; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass for Mrs. Hancock will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2022, 12:00 Noon, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 11524 Highway 278, in Covington, with Father Roberto officiating, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park, 1111 Access Road, in Covington. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rose’s name to St. Augustine Faith Works, 11524 Highway 278, Covington, Georgia 30014.

This obituary was prepared with love and affection by Mrs. Hancock’s family.