Crystal Lynn (Gardner) Hankinson
Crystal Lynn (Gardner) Hankinson
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Crystal Lynn (Gardner) Hankinson, 54, of Battle Creek passed away July 5, 2025.
Crystal was born June 25, 1971 to Bruce and Cindy (Niles) Gardner. She was united in marriage to Robert Hankinson March 17, 2010. Crystal was a devoted mother and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed walking, bicycling, reading, journaling and crafting. She loved God and attended many different churches to learn from them. She liked folding clothes for Goodwill, shopping and finding bargains. Most of all, she was selfless, and always wanted to help or give to others.
Crystal is survived by her husband, Robert Hankinson; children, Anna Hankinson, Jacob Hankinson, Grace Reigler and Dustin Hagadon; grandchildren, LenaBelle Love and Phoenix Mae Hagadon; brothers, Chad (Kim) Gardner and Shawn (Sara) Gardner. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A celebration of Crystal’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Rhema Word Outreach Center (21342 Capital Avenue NE). Personal messages for her family may be shared at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
105 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
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