Helen E. Hancock, age 91, of Grass Lake, MI, passed away on August 19, 2025 in Belleville, MI.
Helen was born on August 13, 1934 in Grand Traverse County, MI, the daughter of Albert and Violet (Plucker) Smith. She married Delbert H. Hancock on November 14, 1954, and he survives. Helen had lived in the Grass Lake area for the past 20 years, moving from Canton, MI. Helen was the Valedictorian of her graduating class. She worked as an administrative assistant for the Western Wayne Correctional Facility. She was also a Sunday school teacher at Calvary Baptist Church in Canton, and she was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Chelsea. She enjoyed cooking and gardening.
In addition to her husband, Delbert, she is survived by a daughter-in-law, Kathryn Hancock of Belleville, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Delbert Matthew on November 11, 2022; a sister, Florence Smith, and two brothers, Maxwell Smith and Martin Smith.
A funeral service will be held at Faith Baptist Church, Chelsea, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Adam Summers officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Burial will take place at Downs Cemetery in Grand Traverse County, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
