of Conway,
November 10, 1923 - September 21, 2015
Johnnie B. Hanks, 91, of Conway, went to be with the Lord, Monday September 21, 2015. She was born November 10, 1923 in Little Rock to the late John Allen Boyett and Grace Omega Rail. Johnnie was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ross G. Hanks, two brothers Burl Boyett, and Barney Boyett, two sisters, Doris White and Margaret Becherer, granddaughter, Gigi Locke, and one great-grandson, Weston Markham.
Johnnie was a homemaker and a longtime member of Second Baptist Church in Conway. She enjoyed cooking and traveling, but most of all she loved spending time with family. Johnnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She brought a lot of joy to all those around her.
Johnnie is survived by three daughters, Gaye Markham (Rick) of Atlanta GA, Betsy Newton (George) of Conway, and Nancy Purdy (Steve) of Atlanta, GA, one sister Dorothy Robertson of Rogers, 9 grandchildren, Rich Markham (Katie), Gini Markham, Geremy Markham (Courtney), Roger Markham, Jake Newton (Christy), Josh Newton (Shannon), Jessica Bowles (Scott), Mary Beth Darr (Drew), Ross Hanks Shaw, 17 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, with Rev. John Harrington officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Special thanks to the staff at Heritage Living Center for the loving care given over the last several years.
Betsy and George,
I am so very sorry for your loss. When I visited my mother- in - law, I had the best visits with Johnnie too. She always had a smile for everyone. I am so sorry I was out of town and missed her service. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Betsy, I am so sorry to read of the loss of your Mom you have stayed so near and dear to her as she was to us when she was at Trillium. What a precious lady she was. I am so happy to have been able to have her in my life for a little while.
I will always remember her million dollar smile and her very sweet whispers when she wanted to tell me something in passing. God bless and be with you all.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers! Mrs. Hanks was a special and sweet lady!
Betsy and Family,
I was saddened to read of the passing of your sweet mother. She was truly one of the most positive and loving people I have ever met. She was always gracious and had such a caring heart. I know she is now with your daddy and happy for reuniting with him again.
You are all in my prayers.
Nancy Fesler-Matthews
Betsy and family,
Your mother was a true "southern lady". She had a charming and gracious manner and enriched the lives of all who came in contact with her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So Sorry for your loss.She was the sweetest most loving person I've known.She was my inspiration.She will be missed
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.. She was an inspiration to anyone who knew her.
My heart goes out to your whole family in this time of loss. Ms. Johnnie was a sweet and special person! God bless.
Betsy, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We pray God's comfort and blessings for each of you.
Praying for your family. May God comfort you all in the days ahead. Romans 8:28
Oh, Betsy! Your mom was so precious and was such a special friend to my mother. I have the silver prayer box that she bought for my mother. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. My love and prayers to you and your family. Pam
Nancy, Betsy, and Gaye...Please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of your sweet mother. I have truly never met anyone like Johnnie. She loved her life, her family, and her God. Her marriage to Ross is the standard that should be upheld in every marriage. I have never seen a couple so in love with each other. I know they are both so happy to be reunited in the presence of God. I will always hold Johnnie close in my heart as my other mother. And if I know her, I'm pretty sure her first words upon her arrival in Heaven were, "Oh, that's so nice!" Love and prayers to you all.