Barbara Ann Hancock Burney

Barbara Ann Hancock Burney, treasured Christian sister and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Barbara was born July 29, 1943 at St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, Texas. She was the only child of Clifton Nathan and Maxie Benjamin Hancock.

She was an exemplary example of a woman of noble character and grace. She was an elegant lady in words, actions, and dress; a force to be reckoned with in areas she championed. Barbara demonstrated that any challenged could be conquered with persistence and commitment. She was always up for an adventure. Her knowledge of places, people and things was uncanny. She was the epitome of living life to the fullest and trusting God in all things. Barbara had a remarkable close walk with Jesus. She always thanked God for leading her through many many trials and tribulations of life; constantly reminding everyone He was faithful. She never gave up praising him.

Barbara fought a courageous silent battle with cancer. She was a very private person never asking for help, unless absolutely necessary.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior on April 13, 1952 at the age of nine and was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church, Houston, Texas.

Barbara was a faithful active church member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Beaumont, Texas, First United Methodist Church, San Angelo, Texas, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, San Angelo, Texas and was presently a member of Good Shepard Episcopal Church of San Angelo, Texas.

She was a dedicated student of the Bible and obedient to God’s Word. Her witness of God’s love and care was shared with all she came in contact with. Not a day went by she was not praying for the needs of others. Barbara checked on her neighbors regularly especially Coletta Lively, Pat Wilson, Nelda Watkins and Clifton and Bonnie Reed.

She had a heart for mentioning, encouraging and sharing her love with young people to further their education and experience all God had for them. She was gifted at planning ways to set up scholarships for young people to further their education in their particular area of talent.

She was passionate about continually beautifying areas of landscape around Baptist Retirement Center. She would put on her gloves and with her spade, rake, & miscellaneous tools, plants and seeds she would create beautiful areas to be enjoyed by all. She had a magic touch in her horticulture adventures.

Barbara was a dedicated employee of Shannon Hospital for nineteen years, in the Pathology Department. Barbara was responsible for all medical reports that were typed.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM, at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 702 S. Abe Street, San Angelo, Texas.

At Barbara’s suggestion memorials may be made to Episcopal Church of the Good Shepard, 702 S. Abe Street, San Angelo, Texas 76903 or Museum of Big Bend, 400 N. Harrison, Alpine, Texas 79832.

Appreciation and thanks to Ericka Temples for being a special friend in which Barbara entrusted to carried out her final earthly affairs and Charles Rodriquez who checked on her wellness daily, for years as well as David McBride and Jim Bean. They were truly her close family. Appreciation and thanks to Baptist Retirement Community CEO, Arron Hargett, East Village administration office personnel, Debra, Corine, Carla and Dawn, Transportation personnel Sally, and Main Street Café Manager Stephanie Simmons, and her personnel staff for being loving, kind, caring, and encouraging to our good friend Barbara! She will be missed greatly!