Kathy Walker Hancock

Kathy Walker Hancock obituary, Morganfield, KY

Kathy Walker Hancock

Kathy Hancock Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitsell Funeral Home - Morganfield on Jul. 23, 2025.

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Kathy Walker Hancock, age 73, of Morganfield died peacefully following a long battle with chronic kidney disease on July 21, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Ellis and Dorothy (Alexander) Walker and in-laws, James and Betty Hancock.
Kathy is survived by her husband of nearly 48 years James W. Hancock, III
Daughter Dr. Laura Hancock of Waverly, KY
Son Mark Hancock of Morganfield, KY
Grandchildren Abby, Sarah, Bill, and Jacob Jones of Waverly, KY
Sister Sue (Jerry) Catlett of Magnolia, OH
Leta (Jim) Wheeler of Louisville, KY
She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved dearly.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 24th from 5-7 PM CST at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 PM.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, July 25th at 11AM, CST at St. Ann Catholic Church with visitation at the church beginning at 10 AM.
Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Paul II Catholic School Building Fund, PO Box 224, Morganfield, KY 42437.
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