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Obituaries

March 7, 2013

Virginia Lee Hancock White

NORMAN — Virginia Lee Hancock White, 80, of Norman, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 4, 2013, in Oklahoma City. She was born to Bertha (Torrance) and Archie Hancock on Oct. 3, 1932, in Buffalo.

Virginia’s life celebration will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Primrose chapel, with interment at Sunset Memorial Park.

Virginia graduated from high school in Laverne in 1950 and from Murray State College in 1974 with her degree in nursing. She united in marriage with David Lee White on Oct. 3, 1953.

Virginia was a Registered Nurse for more than 35 years, working many years at OU Medical Center. She was a dedicated mother who liked to travel with her children. She was also an avid quilter and enjoyed crocheting.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, David White; parents, Bertha and Archie Hancock; sisters Ila Peacock, Judy Hancock and Mary Crowder; and a brother, Earl Baxter Jr.

She is survived by her daughters Jeanne Warner, Cindy Leatherock and Nancy Keller; son, Michael White; grandchildren Paige, Kyle, Zane, Jessica, Andrew, Farris and Kerri; great-grandchildren Blake, Alexis, Rylie and David; brother, Billy Hancock; sister, Elsie Smith; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

At the family’s request, memorial contributions may be made to Integris Hospice House, 13920 Quailbrook Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Primrose Funeral Service, www.primrosefuneralservice.com.

Norman Transcript, Thursday, March 7, 2013

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