Jan D Hancock

May 24, 1947 – November 30, 2025

In all His glory and grace, the Lord called home his daughter Jan…

Jan Davis Hancock was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to William Isaac Davis and Joyce Williams Davis on May 24, 1947. She was a happy child and always spoke of fond memories with her family, especially her daddy. The family would spend summers in various parts of New Mexico and Texas to watch her daddy train and race horses. There was a special horse named Senor Estrella *Star* that sparked her love of horseraces. When the Kentucky Derby, Belmont or Preakness was on, it didn’t matter if she was watching it live or if it was a rerun, she would scream and cheer those horses all the way around the track. The final turn and the home stretch she would make our sides hurt from laughter watching her excitement. She carried that from childhood.

Jan was a charter member of the Chi Omega Fraternity, Omicron Theta Chapter. Because of her efforts and that of 10 other young women, the Omicron Theta Chapter of Chi Omega was established on Midwestern State University’s campus in 1966. Over 1,000 women have become Chi Omega’s and benefited from the efforts of the Charter Members. After she graduated from the chapter, Jan continued to support the chapter in many ways, including hosting socials and helping with recruitment. Because of Jan’s generosity, the Diane Neale Memorial Scholarship was able to be awarded to deserving Chi Omega members for many years.

On March 11, 1972, Jan married the love of her life and best friend, John L Hancock. They started their life together in Redondo Beach, CA. where she worked for Parnelli Jones and even had a cameo in the original 1972 Gone In 60 Seconds, just by showing up to work. They spent those two years in California building a solid foundation as husband and wife, and when they returned to Wichita Falls, they were ready to “cut a trail”, as she would say. Together, they built and grew John L Hancock, Co. Inc, Housekeeping, Inc., Hanco Recovery and Hancock Oil Properties. They employed over 100 people and strived to lead well and pour the love of Christ over their businesses and employees. After John’s passing in March 2003, Jan spearheaded those companies for the next 7 years, knowing she had families depending on her. She took pride and great care in her work, praying through every decision and spending countless hours with her Heavenly Father seeking guidance for each next step.

In 1980, they welcomed their son, John Adam Hancock and in 1985, their daughter Abby Elizabeth Hancock. Family became priority for John and Jan. Jan was a devoted wife and shined in motherhood. She always said her children were her gifts from God and she was a hands-on, involved and active mother. She homeschooled Adam and Abby, becoming their teacher in school and in life. She made sure they were able to participate in the activities they wanted to and supported their interests with love and pride. She bragged about their accomplishments, no matter how big or small. She was the best momma and did her job well, raising her children to know Jesus, unconditional love, encouragement, commitment, integrity, strong family values and purpose.

Jan loved and embraced her son-in-law Jeremy, and daughter-in-law Catilin like they were her own children, while maintaining the proper boundaries for a mother-in-law. She was a proud grandma of three amazing additions to her family, excited to see the people they would become and what they would accomplish.

Jan was a spectacular woman. She loved hard. She was a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on. If Jan loved you, she was your biggest fan. She was always there for advice when asked, but rarely offered it unsolicited because she wanted you to think through things, use your own discernment and wisdom, knowing that is how you grow through your circumstances to be better, more equipped for the next life thing that might arise. Jan didn’t give half of what she had in anything she did, she gave all she had. She was the most generous person and giving was her love language. She loved to see the joy that giving brings.

Jan had a special place in her heart for animals and her dogs meant the world to her. She loved them and spoiled them rotten. Anyone who was ever around Jan and her dogs would make the joke that if reincarnation was a thing, they wanted to come back as one of Jan’s dogs. She knew that animals were a blessing and we were given the responsibility of being their caretakers. She took that task to heart and went above and beyond to give them her best care.

Jan’s biggest and greatest accomplishment, though she had many, was her walk and relationship with Jesus. The joy she carried in her heart and the light of the Lord that exuded from her was contagious. Jan knew that with Jesus, all things were possible and without Him, life would be harder than it needed to be. She spread seeds of her faith in every conversation. Every relationship she had in life, she brought Jesus into it with her. She said the most beautiful prayers and if you were in need of it, she was your go to prayer warrior. Jan prayed for you even if you didn’t know it. She set an example for us all of how to lean on Christ, be still and know, listen and follow. She will be deeply and unequivocally missed by those of us she left behind to finish the journey of life, but we know we will see her again one day – and what a glorious day that will be! We love you always Momma Jan, until we meet again.

Jan is preceded in death by her parents, William Isaac Davis and Joyce Williams Davis and her beloved husband and soulmate of 31 years, John L Hancock. Jan is survived by her brother, Joe Davis; sister Judy James; her son and daughter-in-law John and Caitlin Hancock and granddaughter Adelle; daughter and son-in-law Abby and Jeremy Smith, grandson Christian Smith and granddaughter Makenzie Smith; nieces and nephews who were so special to her; numerous cousins and countless dear people and friends who she embraced as family.

The family will receive guests, family and friends for visitation at Hampton Vaughan Crestview Funeral Home, 1917 Archer City Hwy., Wichita Falls, Texas 76302 on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 6-8pm. Memorial service to remember and honor Jan will be held at Emmanual Baptist Church, 220 Valley View Road Loop 11, Wichita Falls, Texas 76306 Saturday December 6, 2025 at 2pm.

Donations can be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, the Wichita County Humane Society and the Alzheimer’s Association in Jan’s name.