June 1, 85,
Edith Speight Hancock, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center.
Edith was born in Tarboro, North Carolina on December 8, 1931 to the late Joseph Lucian Speight and Hazel Harrell Speight. Her most significant role in life and what she did best was being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had attended United In Christ Church.
A service celebrating Edith’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2017 in the mausoleum chapel of Wayne Memorial Park with Rev. Ira Williford and Rev. Dock Hobbs officiating. The family will greet friends Sunday following the service at the cemetery.
Edith is survived by her husband, Roy Hancock; daughter, Becki Hobbs and husband Scott of Dudley; son, Jeff Hancock and wife Jackie of Pikeville; grandchildren, Brandy Schooler and husband Keith, Amber Hancock, Eric Crumpler, and Chelsea Young; great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Schooler, Ari Schooler and Jack Schooler; and her niece, Kim Taylor Walker and husband Alan of Wendell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Wanda Taylor.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Edith’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 930B Wellness Drive #B, Greenville, NC 27834.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.