Andrea Hankins Michael

Andrea Hankins Michael, 62, a resident of Southaven, MS passed away on October 24, 2025. She was born on May 14,1963 to Paris (Hank) Hankins and Rose Hankins McCammon in Indianola, MS but lived her formative and adult years in Desoto County. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Thomas Michael, as well as her devoted daughter, Meagan Michael Ross (Scott). She was an extremely proud grandmother to Thomas (14), Tate (11), Emmy (9), and Michael (3) Ross. She is also survived by her mother, Rose Hankins McCammon, and her five siblings, Rosanne Stewart (Mike), Alicia (George) Spangler, Mark (Rhonda) McCammon, Tim (Karen) Hankins, and Dara (John) Campbell. She is also survived by her lifelong friends, Rhonda Savage Dymek, Sherrie Pounders Clark, and Debbie Sidle. She was preceded in death by her father, Paris (Hank) Hankins and her stepfather, Fred McCammon. Andrea attended Hernando schools from elementary through high school, Northwest Mississippi Community College, and the University of Mississippi. She was active in school spirit, a cheerleader in high school and a cheerleader and dancer at Northwest. She graduated from Northwest with a Business degree. Andrea (Andy) was a fiery, compassionate, and creative spirit with a love for God, her family, her friends, and her country. She specialized in acts of service for her loved ones. She was a diehard Ole Miss football fan, an incredible gardener, and a voracious reader. She was also a longtime member of the Desoto County Civic Garden Club. She fiercely loved her dogs as well as 70's funk music with a great beat. Those who knew her found her to be brave, selfless, smart, loyal, generous, kind, hard-working, genuine, hilarious, and an avid storyteller. Her favorite Bible verse was "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" – Philippians 4:13, a verse that defined her life, most especially her years fighting cancer. As she would say, God bless America and Hotty Toddy. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Tunica Humane Society in Andrea Michael's name, and the family of Andrea wishes to extend our sincere thanks to her family, friends, and Spring Valley Hospice. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Andrea, please visit our floral store.