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Phyllis HANKINS Obituary
A native of Tazewell County, Va., she moved to Newport News in 1964. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph A. Hankins.
Left to cherish her memory are two sons and their wives, Dr. Gary D. V. Hankins and Barbara of Galveston, Texas, Timothy H. Hankins and Dawn of Virginia Beach, Va.; her sister, Patty Lowe and her son, Steven Lowe of Tazewell, Va.; six grandchildren, Nathaniel, Catherine, Amanda, Caleb, Rebecca, and Jacob; two great-grandchildren, Skylar and Joslyn; and all of her friends who she considered to be her extended family. We are all blessed with the great love and memories she gave to us during her lifetime.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 2, at Parkview Methodist Church in Newport News. The family will be receiving friends prior to the service at 10 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Parkview Methodist Church. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis HANKINS
Diana Thomas
July 11, 2010
Im sorry to hear of your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. She was a lovely woman and will be missed by many.
Bunny and Lanny Scott
July 8, 2010
Gary, Tim and families,
Phyllis was a wonderful neighbor and friend to us. We are truly saddened by her passing and want to express our sincere sympathy to you all. You two were her pride and joy and always remember that.
Tabitha Lewis
July 4, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss. I am a friend of Steve and Tammi's I didnt know her but ive been praying for her alot and I will continue to pray for the family.
Laura (Lolly) Baldwin
July 3, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Phyllis passing away. Her wonderful smile and easy laughter are treasures I will remember most about her. I know you will miss her terribly. She was always such a good friend to my mom and I really appreciate that. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 2, 2010
Gary and Tim;
Your mother was a precious aunt and a lovely lady. Jerry and I have many fond memories of her. Will be praying this day and the days to come. If we can help in any way let us know. Betty & Jerry Hankins
Louise Jones
July 2, 2010
Cherish the precious memories of your mother. She will always be present in your heart! Praying for you and your family.
Louise (West) Jones
NNHS '69
July 1, 2010
I don't believe I ever met your mother Gary, but I can only imagine how wonderful she was to have raised you to be the man you are today. It's been too many years since we last saw each other in high school but your kindness and friendship is something I have always treasured.
Please know that we are praying for your family as you go through this time of sorrow.
Sherry Hensel Huycke
July 1, 2010
Our prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow . Brenda and Anthony Corum (Tammi's mom and dad)
Dee Black
July 1, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Phyllis. My prayers and thoughts are with her family and friends. She was a sweet lady.
Billie Ballard
July 1, 2010
My Condolences goes to the Hankins family. Phyllis will be missed by people who knew her and so will Parkview UMC. She was a good person as well.
David Collier
July 1, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 1, 2010
Gary, Tim
I was sadden to hear of your loss this morning. My deepest sympathy to you and your fanilies. Although it has been quite a long time since our days at NNHS, I can remember your mother as a very nice and caring lady. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
James Harris
jane riggs
July 1, 2010
To all of Phyllis' family,may God bless and keep you during this time of grief. I had the privllege to have Phyllis in my life. She truly was one of Gods saints and she will be long remembered for her love and kindness she showed to others.She will be missed. Love, Jane Riggs
June 30, 2010
Tim and your family- I am so deeply saddened by the news of Phyllis passing. I can't get her smile and warm, caring ways out of my mind. She was the ray of sunshine I always loved to see every time I came to the office. I will miss that gentle kindness. My heart breaks for you. Robin Mapes
julie waltrip
June 30, 2010
Dear TIM and family may god confort you at this time , i know you will miss your mom even more as she worked with you for so long. julie and mahlon waltrip
Nancy Bennett
June 30, 2010
Dear Tim,
I am saddened by your loss. Your Mom was a very special lady and always so kind and caring. My prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy Bennett
Heather Riss
June 30, 2010
Tim,
I am so sorry to hear about Phyllis. She was a very special lady and I know you loved her dearly. I fondly remember our lunchtime walks. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and have our deepest sympathy. Steve and Heather Riss
Jo Crawford
June 30, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Amy Casab
June 30, 2010
To the Hankins Family,
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. I did not know her personaly, but from what I heard she was a lovely person.
Mikki James
June 30, 2010
Dear Tim, Dawn and the whole Hankins family. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I was sadden to hear of your mothers passing. Tim/Dawn always remember time heals all wounds big and small. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family.
The James Family: Mikki/Warren James
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