Elsie J. Kelley Hancock, 76, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY.

She was born on August 27, 1948, in Mortons Gap, KY, to the late Saralou Green Kelley and James Choice Kelley. She retired as a machine operator from Buckhorn. She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, playing bingo, and was an avid NASCAR fan. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elsie was of the Christian faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, David Kelley; granddaughter, LeighAnne Hancock; and her great-grandson, Sawyer Gish.

Her survivors include her sons, Kelley (Jenniffer) Hancock of Madisonville and Patrick Hancock; sister, Rhoda Poole of Madisonville; brother, Jim (Martha) Kelley of Milwaukee, WI; sister, Mary Kelley Gamblin of Madisonville; grandchildren, Trenton (Kris) Hancock of Franklin, KY, Andrew (Abigail) Hancock of Star, NC, Brayden Gish of Princeton, KY, Aubree Poolaw of Central City, KY, Parker (Haley) Johnson of White Plains, KY, Caitlyn Johnson of Robards, KY, and Secoyah Johnson of White Plains, KY; great-grandchildren, Asher Hancock, A.J. Hancock, and Ace Hancock; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with the services to be conducted by the family. Burial will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Elsie's memory to the Hopkins County Humane Society at https://www.hopkinscountyhumanesociety.com/memorial-honordonations