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Carol Hankins Obituary
Des Moines, Iowa - Carol (Frey) Hankins, age 62, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Methodist Hospital. Carol was born the daughter of Ralph and Anna Frey on December 24, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa. She previously worked for the Des Moines Public Library and retired from the Des Moines Post Office.
Carol had a green thumb and loved indoor and outdoor plants. She enjoyed swimming and spending time with her pets. Above all, she loved being surrounded by her family and friends, especially her granddaughter. She will be dearly missed.
She is lovingly survived by her son, Fred Hankins; step-daughter, Sara Hankins and her family; sisters, JoAnn Peltier and Linda Speed; granddaughter, Aurora Hankins; mother-in-law, Jennie "Wink" Hankins; brother-in-law, Terry Hankins; and several nieces and nephews.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Merrill Hankins, Jr.; and brother, Richard Jones.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Carol.
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Charles Noel
January 18, 2020
Rest in peace Mrs.Hankins
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Mike Funaro
January 17, 2020
I worked with Carol at the Post Office. Always had a smile on her face great to talk to. Rest In Peace Carol..
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