When the mother died the father turned it over to the kids and they ended up in court. The judge ordered it into bankruptcy to satisfy the debts.
I went a total of four times during the sales of the two stores in my area. I bought everything from a new clip on Ott light to a free-standing hemmer, a few rulers, lots of thread, zippers, cording trims and tons patterns and booklets. The enormous amount fabric yardage I got was mostly cotton but some duck cloth, woolen blends, seersucker and some ultra- suede.
Hancock's was my favorite store and I just hated to see them go. I do have other places to shop for this type of sewing needs, but, to me they were the best and least expensive. I am sure the venders, shopkeepers and customers will all miss them being in business.