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Suzanne Hanks Obituary

Suzanne Hanks, 57, of Hardy, died Friday morning November 17, 2006 as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Suzanne was a Paralegal with Woods, Rogers. She loved life, bluegrass music, and gardening. She is survived by her husband, Michael Hanks; son, Joshua Hanks of Blacksburg; daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and Adam Waldron of Roanoke; grandchildren, Destiny and Rusty; parents, Russell and Virginia Yingst of Lebanon, Pa.; brothers, David Yingst of Lebanon, Pa. and Rusty Yingst of Jonestown, Pa. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Red Valley Rescue Squad, 3017 Burnt Chimney Rd., Wirtz, Va. 24184. A memorial service will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 4 p.m. Sunday. Her family will be receiving friends 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service, 665 S. Main St., Rocky Mount.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2006.

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Janice Hanks

November 27, 2006

I will miss you, Sue. Not as a sister-in-law, but as a sister. You have touched many hearts.

Sara Taylor

November 23, 2006

Shannon and Josh, your mom was wonderful. I remember the brownies that she made for Shannon and I and then Domino found them ate them faster that we could eat them! I know that it has been years since we have spoke, but I'm still close by if ever your should need something. Your mom will always be remembered, and your family will be in my thoughts in prayers during this difficult time.

Anita (Cowden) Haulman

November 22, 2006

To the Yingst family:
I was so sorry to hear of your
loss. I remember great times with
Suzy and your family when we were
kids.

Karen Clark

November 22, 2006

I worked with Suzanne years ago and saw her on a regular basis as we worked in the same building. I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. She was loved by all who knew her.

Leslie Crowder

November 21, 2006

I worked with Suzanne at Woods Rogers. She was such a good and kind person. I never saw her that she didn't have a smile on her face. She will be truly missed.

Pam Smith Johnson

November 20, 2006

Mike, Shannon and Josh, I am so sorry for your loss. Sue was an angel on earth as you know. I have never met someone quite like her. She was so non judgemental and the world has lost part of the heart. I will keep you all in my prayers and remember my times with her fondly.

Laura (Coffman) Cox

November 20, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this tough time. Suzanne very sweetly & graciously put up with all my corny jokes week after week in bowling. I'll miss her friendship greatly.

Lisa Workman

November 20, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I have worked with Suzanne for many years and I always enjoyed talking with her. I will miss talking to her on almost a daily basis.

Susan & Staff of Valley Bank

November 20, 2006

Suzanne was such a wonderful person to work with - always a great resource and was always so cheerful. We will miss her greatly.

Katie Tedesco

November 20, 2006

I work with Josh at Virginia Tech and my prayers are with your family.

Charlie Trelease

November 19, 2006

All of us in the V-Da-Li District, Boy Scouts of America mourn the loss of you wife, Our prayers are with you through this sad time.

Nancy Trent

November 19, 2006

Mike, Josh, Shannon, I love you like the family you have always been. I am here as always for you.
I feel your pain heavily and am
praying for your comfort. She is not "dead", only moved on before us.

Karen Ash

November 18, 2006

Thoughts and Prayers go to you Mike and your family.

Cabe and Jennifer St.Clair

November 18, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Suzanne was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.

Linda & Tubby Eanes

November 18, 2006

Hanks, We are thinking & praying for you at this time in your life. Sue will be sadly missed by the Eanes family in Salem. I know that the days ahead will sometimes be hard but we always have our God to lean on.

Wanda McGuire McEachern

November 18, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will be thinking about you and your family. I will never forget her kindness during the years our children were growing up together.

Carol Doudiken

November 18, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I've worked with Suzanne many times through the years and I always appreciated her thorough work and good nature. I'll miss her.

Brenda Conner

November 18, 2006

Hanks, I am so sorry to hear about this terrible tragedy. I will think of Sue often and I know she will be greatly missed. I will be thinking about you and praying for you and your family. May the love of friends, family, and God comfort you during this very sorrowful time.

Joanie Schwarz

November 18, 2006

Warm thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. I worked with Suzanne thoughtout the years, and want you to know she was one of my favorite people. I will miss her.

Carla Hosmer and family

November 18, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May The Lord give you strength during this difficult time.

Jennifer Watts

November 18, 2006

Thank you for all your love, kindness and laughs. You changed my life and it will never be the same. There are no words to describe this hurt, but I know you are in a better place. I just selfishly would rather have you here.

Jack & Linda Reed

November 18, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We hope it helps just knowing that friends care.

Carolyn Taylor

November 18, 2006

To the Hanks Family. Suzanne was a co-worker.I will truly miss her. Her love for life, friends & work, but most of all, her love for her family was to be admired. May God be with you and bring you comfort at this very difficult time.

Nancy Girard

November 18, 2006

You were and will always be, a gift of God to me. Your friendship will go on through eternity for you were more than a sister to me. I love you pal!

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