Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hancock, Elizabeth "Betty" May 13, 2011
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Portland Review - Sunday, May 15, 2011

Portland- Elizabeth "Betty" Hancock passed away on May 13, 2011 at the ageof 
91. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday last year with many friends 
and family at a reception in her honor in Portland. Betty was a very special 
mother and grandmother, and we will miss her every day.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John S. Hancock, and she is 
survived by her daughters, Linda (Greg) Marks of Miami,  FL., Mary Beth 
(Steve) Hathaway of Grosse Point Farms, MI, Patty (Rick) Miller of 
Laingsburg, MI, honorary daughter, Louise (Brad) Foltz of Portland; 
grandchildren, Nicholas Hathaway, Sean Marks, Hayley Marks and honorary 
grandchildren,  Clay (Faith) and Derek (Erin) Foltz; and dear friends Mary 
Lour Tannery and Blanche Powell.

Betty was born on March 14, 1920, the daughter of Frank and Stella Hines of 
Detroit, Michigan, where she grew up. She attended Visitation High School in 
Detroit and worked for General Motors in the Fisher Building until marrying 
Dr. John S. Hancock and moving to Portland. John Hancock was an optometrist 
in Portland until his death in 1962. Betty raised her three daughters, 
working first at Maynard-Allen State Bank and then as the District Court 
Recorder in Ionia County and Secretary to Judge Ronald Van Buren and Judge 
James Ward until her retirement in 1986. Betty was an avid reader and was 
well known at the Portland Public Library. She was especially proud of her 
grandchildren. Betty will forever be in our hearts as we remember how 
courageously and lovingly she raised her three daughters alone. 

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 
16, 2011 at St; Patrick Catholic Church with Rev. Larry King presiding. Rite 
of Committal will follow at Portland Cemetery. The family will receive 
friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. 
Bridge St., Portland. The rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Sunday.

For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to the Portland Public 
Library in memory of Elizabeth Hancock. Arrangements are entrusted to the 
Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. Online condolences may be sent to 
www.schraubenlehman.com. 



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