of Jacksonville, AR
November 20, 1936 - March 29, 2014
Mary Florene Hanks, of Jacksonville, born November 20, 1936, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2014 and is now looking down on us from heaven.
Preceded in death by her parents, Charles Van Ness and Susan Bennet; her husband, William James Hanks; her son, Johnny Eckenroth; daughter, May Elizabeth Eckenroth; grandson, Christopher (C.J.) Hanks; sisters, Doris Van Ness, Lois Van Ness, Charlene Hornsby, and Winnie Nelson.
She is survived by her son, James Hanks; daughter-in-law, Peggie Hanks of Jacksonville; granddaughter, Megan Hanks of Jacksonville; great-grandchildren, Mckinzie Hanks and Connor Hanks of Cabot; sisters, Pat (Eugene) Spann of Mabelvale, Lorene (O.J.) Ramick of Sheridan; and brothers, Jim (Dodie) Van Ness of Shreveport, and Eugene (Mary) Van Ness of Rison; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, April 3, 2014 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas (501-791-7400).
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens
I am so sorry to just now find this out! I loved Mary. I had not seen her around in a while and I was just thinking about her the other day! Condolences to all who loved her. She was a great lady!
Love you Mary! I will see you at the meeting in the sky!
Remember the times you made me laugh and all the crazy times we shared at DFA , never forget the day you got Richard! You were always so
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May you find the peace and serenity your loving heart deserves. You will be missed, God Bless you and your family and friends.
Mary Hanks was always such a kind soul that was always loving and tolerant toward me. Her influence is missed.
Grandma, I love you! Ill never forget all the good times I had with you!! I know your in a better place now with Cj, grandma and grandpa Smothers, your son and daughter! I love you and will be up there with you guys before you know it!!(:
So sorry for your loss.
I have only been a part of the Van Ness family for just under 17 years and everyone has treated me as one of their own. I love all of Gene's sisters and brother and treasure every time we are together. Florene will be tremendously missed. Rest in peace, Florene. Gene and I love you. OUr thoughts and prayers are with James and his family and our sisters and brother. Love and prayers to all.
My deepest sympathy go out to you for the loss of your precious mother, grandmother and friend. I am keeping you close in my heart and prayers. Love you guys!
I loved the Memorial Video. Really took me back many years. She was truly one in a million and loved her family. I think back on all the good times we shared down throught the years and cherish them. Rest in love, Aunt Florene, I love you and miss you!
Grandma mary.christopher hanks.john sturgeon.gladys smothers.eugene smothers.all your brothers and sisters.together.now we need to live well to join them someday.love you with a my heart
You were a dear friend and I will always miss you.
May you find peace and comfort in knowing Grandma Mary is pain free and reunited with loved ones. We love you all. The Watson Girls