Nancy Hocking

Nancy Jeanelle Black Hocking, of Irvington, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the age of 74, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at The Rock Church located at 515 Airport Road in Centralia on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Steve Upchurch officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 11:00 am until the time of services. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Rock Church and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home located at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to Nancy's Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Funeral Home Facebook page. Nancy was born in Centralia, Illinois on April 2, 1951 to Lyle and Dorothy Black. She graduated from Patoka High School in 1969 and went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Jerald W. Hocking on September 6 that same year. They were married for 55 years. Nancy was retired from Irvington grade school and spent the last 13 years enjoying her time as a grandparent. She loved telling mouse stories to her grandkids, enjoyed baking and cooking, decorating for Christmas, gardening, reading and catching up on the phone with her sisters and family. Her greatest desire in life was that her kids and grandkids would know Jesus. She was actively involved in her church, The Rock in Centralia, and lately spent her Sunday mornings watching several online services and praising Jesus through worship. Nancy's life will be forever cherished by her surviving family; her husband, Jerry W. Hocking; her daughter, Suzanne Hocking Petersen and husband Timothy Petersen; her son, Eric Hocking and wife Shaina Hocking; five grandchildren, Gabrielle, Elijah and Isaiah Petersen, Karley Squibb and SatieBre Stevenson; three sisters, Kathy Bergen (Jack Bergen), Gayla Ball (David Ball) and Carole Childers (Jim Childers); her close uncle Dean Black (Eloise) as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Nancy will be greeted in Heaven by her parents, Lyle and Dorothy Black as well as several other cherished family members and Annabelle. .

Nancy Hocking

April 2, 1951 - May 29, 2025