Jennie Roberts Hanscom's Obituary
Jennie Roberts Hanscom, age 101, of Sparta, IL, formerly of Connecticut, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2012 in Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL. Jennie was born on March 4, 1910 in Providence, Rhode Island, a daughter to Edwin and Martha (Copeland) Roberts. On July 23, 1926, she married George Franklin Hanscom in Connecticut and he preceded her in death on December 2, 1996. Jennie was a homemaker, of the Baptist faith, enjoyed crafting, angel making and dearly loved her dogs. Jennie is survived by one daughter, Evelyn (Bill) Macalpine of Cheshire, CT; seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, numerous great-great grandchildren; and one great-great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two daughters, Eleanor Conners and Elsie Beauchanse and all of her brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Cheshire Hillside Cemetery, Cheshire, CT. Interment will be in Cheshire Hillside Cemetery, Cheshire, CT, next to her dear husband. Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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