Nita Hanna Obituary
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Nita L. Hanna, age 65, of Raymore, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home on August 23, 2024.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, Missouri 64083. The visitation will be held from 5-6 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 6:00 p.m.
Nita was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 30, 1958, the daughter of Everett E. Rutherford and Norma J. Shorthose. Nita was one of twelve children, growing up in a large family, there was never a dull moment. She received her GED in 1978 and pursued her associate's degree in criminal justice in 1998. Nita pursued her career as an administrator's assistant for the Jackson County Family Court for many years. Nita loved spending her spare time playing cards, Bingo, Bowling, and watching Hallmark movies.
Nita was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Norma Rutherford; her husband, Steve Hankins; three brothers, James, George, and Michael Rutherford; and one sister, Linda Shoemaker.
She is survived by her two loving children, James Hankins and Angel Bebout (Shaun); one brother, Everett D. "Sonny" Rutherford; six sisters, Deanna Morris, Katherine Robinette, Virginia "Ginger" Wilson (Bob), Lisa Robbins (Jimmy), Gladys Brown (Scott), and Reba Mitzel; five grandchildren, Haylee Brown (Jerry), Hanna Skaggs, Kayleen Bebout, Austin Bebout, and Ayden Bebout; and six great grandchildren, Keaton, Karson, Kinslee, Wrenley, Willow, and Blakeleigh.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Foundation 13451 Briar St suite 202, Leawood, KS 66209.
Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278
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