Alice M. Hanks

HANKS - Alice M. (nee McVaugh) Age 85, of Weinberg Campus, Getzville, formerly of Sheridan, died October 30, 2008. She attended both Buffalo and Tonawanda Schools and was a 45 year member of the Sheridan United Methodist Church, where she served on the Board of Trustees, taught Sunday School, was a choir member, served as assistant organist and was a member of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. Hanks was also active in her community as an election inspector, a member of the Sheridan Garden Club, A Gathering of Friends, Sheridan Happy Seniors, The Sheridan Study Club, T.O.P.S. Organization, Home Bureau and the Eastern Star. Mrs. Hanks was an avid reader and seamstress, and enjoyed making crafts, baking, playing cards and board games, traveling to Florida each winter and was well-known for her delicious pies. She was affectionately known as Bunny to her family and friends, which she enjoyed most by spending time with them. Mrs. Hanks will always be remembered as a loving person, who looked for the good in everyone, and brought out the good in all the people she encountered. Beloved wife of Neal M. Hanks of Getzville, whom she married on May 30, 1941 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church, Pendleton, NY; dearest mother of Karen (Robert) Phillips of Niagara Falls, NY, Maureen (Charles) Coon of Pittsburgh, PA, Merritt (Frances) Hanks of Buffalo; dear grandmother of Christopher Coon, Michael (Laura) Coon, Mark Phillips, Amy (David) Cornfield, Kristy (Michael) Schultz, Laura Phillips McGarvey, Todd (Irene) Hanks, Stacy Hanks; cherished sister of Calvin (Judy) McVaugh, Francis (Gerri) McVaugh, Nancy (Douglas) Nottis, Terry McVaugh and Jay McVaugh; also surviving are 12 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Adeline (Tauffener) McVaugh and four sisters, Dianne McVaugh, Laurie Ground, Marjorie Kuhn and Mary St. James. Friends are welcome to call at the RILES & WOOLLEY FUNERAL HOME, 39 Main St., Forestville, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 11 oclock from the Sheridan United Methodist Church, Main Rd., Sheridan, with Pastor Molly Golando officiating. Private interment will be at the convenience of the family in Sheridan Center Cemetery. The family suggests memorials may be made either to the Sheridan Fire Department, PO Box 122, Sheridan, NY 14135 or to the Sheridan United Methodist Church, Main Rd., Sheridan, NY 14135. To send condolences go to: www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com