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Virginia Denton

          Virginia Hancock Denton, 87, Glasgow, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Barren County Health & Rehabilitation Center.  A native of Clinton County, she was the daughter of the late James Henry Hancock and Allie Edith Owens Hancock.

          Virginia was a retired bookkeeper for Glasgow Board of Education and a member of the Park City United Methodist Church where she had served many years as treasurer.  She shared many interests; but her favorite times were spent with family, flowers, and cooking.

          Survivors include her husband James Denton; one son Dana Denton and his wife Joy Settle Denton of Bowling Green; one daughter Dawn Lee Barbour of Tompkinsville; three grandchildren: Sydney Denton, David Barbour, and Daniel Barbour; several nieces and nephews.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter Dona Denton Davis; one brother Buddy Hancock; and two sisters: Joyce Hancock Devore and Janice Hancock Matthews.

          Funeral services will be held 12 noon Saturday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and after 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.


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6 Entries for Virginia Denton

  1. Jennifer York says:

    Prayers for the family.

  2. Mona Handy Goodman Benotti says:

    James and family, i am so sorry for your loss. I had so much fun working with Virginia at Glasgow Independent Schools. She was super smart, dedicated to her work and loads of fun. Not to mention a great cook. It was a blessing that she came to Texas for my wedding to Jim. Hugs.

  3. Sue Monday says:

    Dawn , I am so sorry for your loss! I know she was very special, because you are.

  4. Mary Jo Travis Corbin says:

    Dana,
    Your family is in my thoughts and prayers..

  5. Nancy hall says:

    Sending love to all of you during this time.

  6. Sue Green Morgan says:

    Dana,
    So sorry for your loss!! Prayers for your family!!