Nancy Storter Hanks

1940 - 2018

Nancy Storter Hanks

Naples, FL

Nancy Storter Hanks, 78, peacefully departed life on November 30, 2018 at Avow Hospice. Born on March 10, 1940 in Naples, Florida, she was a lifelong resident. She was proud to be a Storter; one of Collier's pioneering families.

Nancy was a girl from "old Naples," growing up playing on the streets between the commercial fishing docks on Naples Bay and the Pier back when it was a working pier. At Naples High School, she was the head majorette and retained her fire baton twirling skills late into her life. For most of her adult life, Nancy worked in ladies apparel. She loved fashion and spent many years at Adelaide's on Fifth Avenue South. She especially loved going on buying trips to high-fashion houses in New York City. Nancy was also a Charter Member of the Prissy Hen Club and the Collier County Ladies Sporting Club.

She was a creative person who loved to plan weddings and parties, make floral arrangements, work in the yard, decorate the family home and she could work magic with a Krylon paint bomb. Christmas was her favorite time of year, a time where every inch of the house and yard were adorned in holiday decor. The Hanks' were known for their epic Christmas parties, opening their home to all including Santa Claus, who often dropped in for a cocktail.

Nancy and Vern raised their family in Naples. They preferred to be known as Nanny and Papa. They were happiest when the family was gathered together for a fabulous meal, spending time together laughing and enjoying the grandchildren. Many friends of the Hanks children were included in these gatherings and loved as extended family members.

Nancy was predeceased by her beloved husband Vern Hanks, her parents, George M. Storter and Jessie W. Storter (McEwen), her sister-in-law, Faye Storter, nephew Mike Storter, cousins James Cairns and Bette Donovan and sisters, Buena and Genona.

Nancy is survived by her children Jessica Thomas (Grant), Doug Hanks, Hap Hanks (Glenda), her brothers, Bem Storter and Gavin Storter (Alvarene), sister, Velma Landley, her three adored grandsons, Andrew Sorber (Kathryn), Tucker Hanks and Noah Hanks. She is also survived by cousins, nephews and nieces whom she dearly loved.

A celebration of her life is being planned for January and will be announced at a later date. The Hanks family is grateful for the tender care Nancy received at Avow Hospice. Donations can be made in Nancy's honor to Avow, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or via online donation at https://avowcares.org/donate-now-1/.