Norma Sexton Hancock, age 84, of Smithville passed away at her home on September 29, 2023.  

A faithful Christian from the age of 11, Ms. Hancock was a dedicated leader and promoter of Acteens, The Women’s Missionary Union, The Salem Baptist Association and a member of Smithville First Baptist Church.

Born in Mullins Cove, Tennessee, Ms. Hancock was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Elizabeth Sexton of Jasper, Tennessee.  Ms. Hancock was also preceded in death by a brother, Grady Sexton.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Dan Hancock; daughters, DeLynne (Tim) Burgess of Hendersonville, and Sharon Hancock of Nashville; sons, Jeff Hancock of Dover and Wade (Mary Helen) Hancock of Smithville; and grandchildren, Emma and Grady Lee Hancock whom she loved dearly.

Graveside service for Mrs. Hancock were on Monday, October 3 at Prosperity Cemetery.  

Pallbearers were Terry Martin, Mark Brown, Bart Lay, Mack Harney, Ricky Knight, and Bobby Howard. Honorary pallbearers were Wilson Martin and Mike Braswell. 

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements. 

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Oct. 11, 2023