Rosella Hancock, 81, of Columbia, KY passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Baptist Health Lexington. She was born on September 8, 1942 in Taylor, Nebraska to the late Orin Starke and Martha Locker Starke.
Rosella was a member of Trinity Church and was a former employee of Modern Vending. She enjoyed crafting and baking, especially when she could share it with others. Rosella could cook a meal for a crowd and make it look easy. She was loved by many and will be missed very much.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Edgar Hancock in 2013 and two brothers: Larry Starke and Rudy Starke.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Donna Hancock of Lexington, KY and Ellen Woolery & husband Ed of Richmond, KY
1 grandson: Eddie Woolery
2 great-great nephews: Cy Yarberry and Brody Brock
Special niece: Ashtin Jessie
Sisters-in-law: Pat Starke of Alliance, NE, Jennifer Starke of Bury St Edmonds, England, Vera Burris of Columbus, IN and Carolyn Sue (Rick) Perry of Flora, IL
Brothers-in-law: Gerald (Martha) Hancock of Columbus, IN, Jay Reed (Nancy) Hancock of Lexington, KY, Jeff (Patricia) Hancock of Russell Springs, KY and Ronnie (Danette) Hancock of Columbia, KY
Several nieces, nephews, and other relatives & friends
Memorial Graveside Service: Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Haven Hill Cemetery with Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148 or the Parkinson's Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Ste 1509, New York, NY 10018
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
