She was the widow of Leon Hankins, retired from Burlington Industries and was a member of Second Baptist Church in Monticello. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Bobbie Rose Ferguson, one brother, Ira Furniss, three sisters, Christine Sivils, Daisy Gilliam and Mollie Worbington.
Survivors include one son, James Adrian Hankins of Wills Point, TX; one daughter, Jeanette Hankins Phelps of Star City; one grandson, Frank Groves of Monticello; five granddaughters, Jennifer Stone and husband Steven of Star City, Victoria Hamilton and husband Billy of Canton, TX, Adrianne Granger and husband Cammon of Wills Point, TX, Melani Summers and husband Steve of Fayetteville, AR and Michele Gainer and husband Gregg of Johnson, AR; sixteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Condolences(6)
Rebecca NorthMonticello
Monticello, AR Friday, April 25, 2014 I am very sorry to here of Mrs. Hankins passing. My mother -Katie Knighten was a dear friend of hers, she talked of her often, as they did a lot of things together.Joyce Higgins
Delhi, LA Friday, April 18, 2014 Jeanette,So sorry to hear you have lost your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May our Lord comfort and keep you.
Bobby Gilliam&Margaret
Shreveport, LA Thursday, April 17, 2014 We are so sorry to read that Mable Furniss Hankins sisterof Daisey Furniss Gilliam our Aunt wife of Earnest (Bill)
Gilliam my father Ellis Gilliam's youngest brother. We saw her often remembering fishing at Big Lake even by her self.
Margaret and I always enjoyed visiting with her. We will remember her in our prayers this was a loving family.
We wish we could be there for all of her family. Our Prayers are for all Uncle Earnest "Bill'Gilliam and Daisey were buried in McGehee, Arkansas.
buried in McGehee..
Wanda White Crockett
Wilmar, AR Thursday, April 17, 2014 Such sweet memories of my childhood next door to Mrs. Mable and Jeanette, my best childhood friend. It's been so great over the years to see them both when they were still "out and about". My love to Jeanette, Adrian and families. You can rest assured she is rejoicing with her Savior today and enjoying Bobbie Rose and Mr. Leon. All my love, Wanda Lawson White CrockettLane Magness
, AR Thursday, April 17, 2014 My heart and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Aunt Mable was such a delight. She always had such joy and laughter, especially at our get togethers when we were all young. She will be missed dearly!Godspeed, Aunt Mable.
Love you all!
Lane
Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 17, 2014 Dear Jeanette, I send my condolences during this sad time.Mrs. Mable was a sweet lady and always nice & friendly to me. May God give you strength.
Love, Kay Worbington