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Regina Hanks Obituary
Geda was born on Jan. 19, 1936, to the late Willie Albert Short and Ellery L. Maclin.
Geda attended public school in McKenny, Va. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a dedicated member of Royal Baptist Church where she served as the treasurer of the Senior Citizens Ministry and a nurses aide. She was also a loyal and faithful member of the Gladettes Social Club. She was employed by Virginia State University, where she retired in 1995. Regina was well respected and liked by all whom she encountered and will be sadly missed.
Geda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Edward Tally Hanks, sister, Romance Byrd; two brothers, Edward and Leroy Short; son, Wayne Hanks; granddaughter, Sherita Short; daughter-in-law, Alice Short; brother-in-law, Eddie Hanks; and nephew, Marlon Hanks.
"Geda" leaves to cherish her memories to her four loving, devoted sons: Clarence Short, Alvin Short (Yvonne), Rayfel L. Hanks (Gloria) and David Batts of Petersburg, Va.; one loving, devoted daughter, Pamela Brown of Petersburg, Va.; five foster children, Tony and Terry Dabney, Vilma Short, Samuel Cook Jr., and Chiquate Jones; 17 grandchildren, Randall, Nicole, and Shimeka Brown; VaShonda Short, Kiasha Mitchell, Dontae Taylor, Jamonte Hanks, Yolanda McNair, Dewayne, Lamero, and Rayfel Bell; Latonya Chestnut (Reginald), Christine Wiggins, Suzette, Vanessa, Tony, and Paula Walker, all of Petersburg, Va.; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two nieces, Romance and Roniesha McCombs of Petersburg, Va.; four sister-in-laws, Bessie Mae Hanks, Yvonne Hines (James), Elizabeth Hanks, and Roberta Hanks; two brothers-in-law, Spencer Hanks (Ruth) and Charles Hanks; a host of other relatives and friends; lifetime friends, Beverly Hunt, Mamie Lancaster, Lethea Lyons, Berthina Chambliss, Agnes Batts, and Larry Parrish; and a caretaker, Charlene Spratley.
A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at the Third Baptist Church, 550 Farmer St., Petersburg, the Rev. Leroy Cherry, pastor. The Rev. Dr. Phillip Williams, pastor of Royal Baptist Church, Petersburg, officiating. Interment will be held at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends and assemble at 137 St. Matthew St., Petersburg, Va. and may be contacted by calling the following numbers: 804-861-2968 or 804-397-6494.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Hanks online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of the J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, VA (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Regina Hanks
Denise, Wayne & Marcus
November 23, 2008
We were sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. May God be with you.
GAYLE DAVIS-LEE
November 23, 2008
CLARENCE-SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER.YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL CONTINUALLY BE IN OUR PRAYERS-GAYLE,CARLA AND TRACEY.
Lydia Williams
November 22, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Regina lived across the street from me(Gill street). I went to school with Alvin.
Barbara A. & Ennis C. James
November 21, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
MALCOLM AND DELORIS JOHNSON
November 21, 2008
THE LORD IS MY SHEPARD AND I SHALL NOT WANT. HE MAKETH ME TO STAND BY THE STILL WATERS. YOUR FAMILY HAVE OUR SYMPATHY..
Chubby Greene
November 21, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Carolyn(Pudden) Thurman
November 21, 2008
To Pam and the kids I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that Geda was very special to all of you. I will keep the family in my prayers .
BARBARA BANKS
November 20, 2008
There are so many things in this life,
That makes our tears to fall.
But we can always say to ourselves,
It will get better after all!
No matter what our worries may be,
We know they will soon be gone.
But others will be there to take their place,
Until we leave here and move on!
But until then we can know,
Life will always give us pain.
But, if we ask Jesus into our heart,
You know we have Heaven to gain!
We have many days filled with joy.
Then just as many days of despair.
We are often telling someone,
It just doesn't seem to be fair!
Just keep going and do your best,
To cheer up and calm your fears.
For joy will come in the morning,
When Jesus comes - that's after the tears!
Live for the Lord and be joyful
While here on this earth we stay.
Jesus will come some glad morning
to lift us up and take us away!
We'll live in that beautiful city
Where the streets are paved with gold.
There it's fully lighted by His Glory.
It's beauty has never been told!
In that place there'll only be joy.
No sorrow or pain or fears.
When we get up to Heaven.
That will be after the tears!
(Author: Unknown to Me)
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