This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hancock, Shepherd, Gowdy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kg.2ADI/1668 Message Board Post: Barry Adage, Barry, Pike Co. IL, Wed. October 18, 1911: "Mrs. Nancy M. Hancock, the widow of the late George A. Hancock, died at her home on Decatur street during Friday night and the funeral took place Sunday afternoon. Nancy M. Shepherd was born in Payson, Adams county, Ill., on the 27th of October, 1833, and died in Barry on the 13th day of October, 1911, aged 77 years, 11 months and 16 days. In September, 1852, she was married to George A. Hancock, and for half a century they shared the pleasures and woes of their married life. To this union ten children were born. Two died in infancy and Ella died about two years ago, leaving three sons and four daughters to mourn the loss of their mother. Mrs. Hancock joined the Christian church in Payson when about 15 years old and has always been a member of that denomination. About eight years ago Mrs. Hancock had the misfortune to fall and fracture her hip, and since then has spent most of the time at her home. Notwithstanding her condition, she always seemed cheerful, and she was respected and loved by all who knew her. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the home, Rev. D.V. Gowdy, pastor of the M.E. church, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in Park Lawn cemetery."