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Geneva Hancock

  • March 4, 1935 - December 9, 2011
  • Paterson, New Jersey
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“My heart felt condolences to the family. May God continue to keep you all in His care. ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Kisha Flood-Scott - Weldon, NC

“Uncle JC and Family, please be comforted in knowing that your loved one is at peace and without pain. Aunt Geneva will always have a special place in...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Wanda Hancock-Gist - Galloway, NJ

“TO THE HANCOCK FAMILY "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: TIA WARD(BELTON) - PATERSON, NJ

“To the Hancock family We are so sorry for your loss. ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Tate Family - NJ

“Although at times of sorrow there's so little words can say, Still may these words of sympathy help comfort you today. We will...Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Gene Sibert & family - Paterson, NJ

“On behalf of the members of (Daughters of Jeremiah) Chapter #236. I'd like to take this time to thank sister Geneva Hancock in memory for her many...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Emily - chesapeake, VA

“R.I .P Auntie/God mother I'm glad that I was able to be part of your life; you will always be remembered and loved. God picked a beautiful flower...Read More » ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Vanessa Martin - Greensboro, NC

“Auntie you're missed. RIP God knows best. ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Anisha (HART FAMILY) - PATERSON, NJ

“To Hancock,Albert,Moore,Bonaparte Family. Will miss that beautiful smile R.I.P. Mrs. Geneva have gone on home to be with the Lord now. Look to the...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Georganna & Napolean McCray - SC

“I love you and will miss you forever ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Jonathan Bonaparte - Atlanta, GA

“A WONDERFUL KIND PERSON WHO LOVED EVERYBODY RIP LOVE SKEZ! ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Darek Carter - PATERSON, NJ

“May God be with you during this difficult time. ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Iris Larrymore - St. Matthews, SC

“I will truly miss my Aunt as far back as I can recall she has never missed calling me on my birthday 11/21. When I didnt recieve a call from her this...Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Angela Wright - St. Matthews, SC


Geneva (Albert) Hancock was born March 4, 1935 in St. Matthews, South Carolina and she passed through this life at home on December 9, 2011 in Paterson, New Jersey after a lengthy illness. She was the seventh child born to the late Albertha and Jessie Albert. She was the sister of thirteen other sisters and brothers. Geneva began her elementary education in St. Matthews and she attended John Ford High School and Wedleigh High School in New York. Geneva proudly completed her high school education from Kennedy High School in 1997. At an early age, Geneva accepted Christ into her life and she joined and was baptized at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church St. Matthews, South Carolina under the auspices of the late Rev. Harris. She also joined the Bethany Baptist Church in New York under the leadership of the late Rev. Elmer Brooks, Sr. After she and her family moved to Paterson Geneva joined The Pentecostal Prayer Center under the uncle the late Rev. Wilbur Boneaparte. In later years, she joined the Christ Temple Baptist Church in Paterson and she served on the Women Fellowship Committee. Geneva was quite young when she met and fell in love with Thomas (Jake) Hancock, they were joined in marriage by Rev. Elmer Brooks, Jr. From this holy union five children were born Thomas, Jr., Leslie, Dorothy (Dee Dee), Timothy and Larry. Geneva and Jake were married for fifty-seven years and has only been separated by the will of God. Geneva was a very loving, kind person who always had a beautiful smile to share with all those who were in her presence. She loved the Lord, she loved her husband, she loved her children, she loved her grandchildren, her family and her many friends. Her grandchildren Dashon and De Gena held a very special place in her heart. They brought new life into her and Jakes' life as she lived just to take care of them and she did the best that she could. Because she helped raise Demitus and J.T., they too were very close to her and she to them. Geneva's presence would bring light into a room when she entered. She would help anyone that she could without ever telling anyone of what she did. Geneva knew truly knew how to love unconditionally both family and friends. She loved to cook for her family and friends and boy could she cook. You could honestly say that Geneva loved life and loved the life she lived. She attended North Side Senior Center when she was able and she often volunteered her services. Geneva was an Eastern Star and apart of Daughters of Jeremiah #236. She also was involved with School #4 P.T.A., grandparents support group and other community outreach programs. Geneva was predeceased by her daughter, Dorothy (Dee Dee) Boyd, three brothers, Jessie, Benjamin (Bain), and Curtiss and three sisters, Jesteen, Daisy and Quelene. Geneva leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Thomas (Jake) Hancock, Sr. of Paterson, NJ; four sons, Thomas, Jr., Leslie, Timothy and Larry of Paterson; a daughter, Thomasine Fox of Stanton, NC; one brother, Elder Charles Albert of Paterson, NJ; one sister, Gracie Moore of St. Mathews, SC; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; one aunt, Goldie Bonaparte of Paterson, NJ; one sister-in-law and special friend, Rev. Daisy Albert of Greensboro, NC; a God daughter, Vanessa Martin of Greensboro, NC; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.