Vera Jeanette Kerley Hancock of Murrells Inlet, SC lost her battle with cancer and gained her heavenly wings on March 5, 2021. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.
Vera was born on February 2, 1945 to James Kerley and Geneva Kerley Reed who preceded her in death. She graduated from A. L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, NC and worked at Fieldcrest Cannon for over 30 years before retiring. After retirement she spent years as a nanny to Carson and Brandon.
Vera shared 58 wonderfully years of marriage with husband James (Jimmy) Hancock. They had two children, Chris Hancock wife (Cheri), Pam Hancock Hamby husband (Scott).
Her most enjoyable moments were spending time with her family. Vera had five grandchildren; Christopher Hancock, Kayla Hamby Williams (Shane), Alex Hancock Overcash (Drew), Andi Hancock Sherrill (Garrett), Brittany Hamby Frank (Hunter) and five great grandchildren; Jayda, Christina, Finnley, Esme’e and Payton.
Vera was also survived by her four siblings; Maxine Huffman, Jimmy Kerley (Judy), Bennie Kerley (Eve), and Renee’ Reinheardt (Beth)
The family request memorials be sent to: Crescent Hospice
3959 Highway 17 Bypass, Suite D
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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