Patricia Hancock Ballou

Patricia “Nana” Hancock Ballou, 82, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Denison, Texas. She was born on May 4, 1943, in Houston, Texas, to Billy and Runelle (Morrow) Hancock.

Pat grew up in the Rockwall and Garland areas and graduated from Garland High School, where she proudly played drums in the marching band. On December 7, 1963, she married the love of her life, Ronald “Ron” Ballou, in Garland, Texas. Together they built a beautiful life, and Pat made her home in Denison beginning in 2003.

A woman with a true servant’s heart, Pat never met a stranger and was never shy about lending a helping hand to anyone (or animal) in need. She was deeply involved in her church and community, generously volunteering her time with Meals on Wheels, Reba’s Ranch House, Vacation Bible School, and many other ministries through Saturn Road Church of Christ in Garland and Richardson East Church of Christ. Known for her warm hospitality and love for entertaining, Pat enjoyed opening her home to others. She took great pride in decorating and preparing for gatherings, making sure every detail was just right so everyone felt welcomed and cared for.

Pat deeply valued family time and treasured moments spent with those she loved most. One of her greatest joys was being “Nana,” a role she embraced wholeheartedly. She delighted in spoiling and loving her grandchildren with endless enthusiasm, instilling in them the importance of faith and family. In her free time, Pat enjoyed traveling with her husband and close friends, creating memories that she cherished immensely. Above all, she was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, and friend, deeply loved and cherished by all who knew her.

Pat is survived by her husband, Ron Ballou of Denison, Texas; her daughter, Kristi Corcoran, and significant other, Jimmy Herriage Jr., of Denison, Texas; her grandchildren, Kari Elizabeth Corcoran and significant other, Tyler Anderson, of Denver, Colorado, and Ian Taylor Reeves Corcoran and wife, Caitlin, of Denison, Texas; her great-grandson, Cash Corcoran; her lifelong friend, Linda Buhler Jasper and husband, Gerald Jasper, of McKinney, Texas; her sisters-in-law, Marybeth Ballou of Denison, Texas, and Kassie Hancock of Huntsville, Alabama; cousins, Belinda Morrow King and husband Jesse; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy and Runelle Hancock; her daughter, Kari Leanne Ballou; and her brother, Michael Cooper Hancock.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 401 W. Woodard Street, Denison, Texas 75020. A private family graveside service will be held at Restland Memorial Park, with Jesse King officiating.