Janilyn ‘Hopie’ Kull Hancock

Odessa Janilyn “Hopie” Hancock, 56, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at her residence. She was born May 29, 1950 to Clarence & Melba Kull in Odessa. She graduated from Permian High School. She is a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She married Bennie Hancock July 4, 1968 in Odessa.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, a super loving grandmother and an excellent amateur artist. She was very helpful to others, very giving, patient and a happy person and more concerned about others.

She is survived by her husband, Bennie of Odessa, daughters, Tami Benavidez & husband Scott of Penwell, April Thomas & husband Jeff of Odessa, father, Clarence & Margaret Kull of Odessa, (5) grandchildren: Devon, Kerry, Sawyer & Spencer Benavidez and Patrik Thomas. She truly did live in love, joy, peace, gentleness, goodness and faith.

There will be a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Dave Adkins officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.