Janie Howell Hancock Obituary

We announce the death of Janie Howell Hancock of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who passed away on June 4, 2026, at the age of 89. Janie will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janie Howell Hancock to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alvin Howell Sr. and Izetta Howell Scruggs; her husband Ned Hancock; her sister Betty Dancause; and her son-in-law Tom Jones.

She is survived by: her children, Chuck Hancock (Monica) of Henderson, TX and Janet Jones (Wayne Davis) of Murfreesboro, TN; her siblings, Margie Fowler of Columbus, GA and Al Howell (Beverly) of Salem, AL; her daughter-in-law Barbara Hancock of Harmony, NC; her granddaughter Beth Lackey (Lee) of Harmony, NC; and her great grandchildren, Eli and Isaac Lackey of Harmony, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her name to the charity of your choice.