Shirley A Hankins

1936 - 2014

Shirley A Hankins

1936 - 2014

BORN

1936

DIED

2014

Shirley Hankins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 9, 2014.
Shirley A. Hobaugh Hankins, 78, of Delphi, died Mon.-Dec. 8, 2014 at 3:36pm at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Monticello. She was born Apr. 4, 1936 in Delphi, to the late Ernest & Jeannetta Morecraft Hobaugh. She was a 1954 graduate of Delphi High School. She worked at the former Peters-Revington Furniture Factory in Delphi for 24 years in the sand room, and retired Mar. 28, 1998, and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Rockfield Christian Church, and belonged to the ladies society of the church. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and fishing. Surviving: Sons-Bruce & Sue Hankins, Jim & Pam Hankins both of Delphi; daughter-Penny & David Robinson of Delphi; 3 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 12 step great grandchildren, 2 step great great grandchildren. Services: Friends may call Friday from 11am until her funeral at 1pm at Abbott Funeral Home, Delphi. Pastor Kenney Bass officiating, burial at Masonic Cemetery, Delphi. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rockfield Christian Church, envelopes available at the funeral home. www.abbottfuneralhome.com

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Diana Shannon/Dunk

December 10, 2014

Thinking of you at this time of sorrow with deepest sympathies. The family of Doris Shannon--Patty, Diana, Kathy, and Lori

December 10, 2014

To Shirley's family,
It saddens me that a classmate of Delphi High School, class of 1954, has passed away. Be comforted in knowing that she is with her Lord. Please accept my condolences.
Rod (Roddy) Rodkey

Sharon Hobaugh

December 10, 2014

What a beautiful lady she was! I know she will be missed by many. My prayers are with everyone. Unfortunately I will not be able to make the services on Friday, but again my prayers are with you all.

Reta & Mike Turner

December 10, 2014

Sorry for your loss. Prayers For Healing!!!

Dorsha Cobbs

December 10, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Shirley was a very caring person and will be missed.

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