Virginia Ann Hancock, 83, Wabash, died July 27, 10:30 p.m., at Miller's Merry Manor East, Wabash.

She was born Feb. 20, 1927, in Wabash, to Harvey and Althea "Maggie" (Millican) Hancock.

Ms. Hancock worked as a waitress at restaurants in both Wabash and Warsaw. She enjoyed reading and working in her flower garden.

She is survived by her sister, Inez Fleming, and her sister-in-law, Sandra Hancock, both of Wabash; nine nieces and nephews, Tim Hancock, Pennsylvania; Roger (Kathy) Gordon, Wabash; Mandie Gordon, Oakland, Calif.; Corinna (Jay) Baumbauer, Red Lodge, Mont.; Jedd (Lanita) Hancock, Lagro; Vance (Karie) Hancock, Wabash; and Grace (Comer) Webb, Cindy (Randy) White, and Jo Elaine Hancock, all of Peru.  She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Ronald Hancock; and a sister, Sharon Correl.

Funeral services were held July 31, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to the Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Ms. Hancock may be signed online at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.