Josie Hancock Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Josie Hancock (Sumter, South Carolina), who passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Josie Hancock to pay them a last tribute.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Josie leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Josie may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Atkinson and Rebecca Herrington Atkinson; and her brothers, Kenneth Atkinson and Lynwood Atkinson. She is survived by: her son Tracy Hancock, Jr. (Suzie) of Myrtle Beach; her grandchildren, Tiffany Weeden (Thomas) and Troy Hancock (Shannon); and her siblings, Edward Atkinson, Jr. (Ada) of Sumter, Billy Atkinson (Wanda) of Sumter, Eloise Thigpen (Bobby) of Charleston, Betty Gomah of Charleston and Linda Walker of Summerville. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.