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Audrey Hamner Obituary
September 7, 2021
Audrey Jane Hamner, 90, of Vinton, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
Audrey was born in Schuyler, Virginia, daughter of the late Earl and Doris Hamner. She was also preceded in death by her son, Anthony Hankins; four brothers, Earl Hamner Jr., Cliff Hamner, Bill Hamner, and Jim Hamner; and a sister, Marion Hawkes.
Audrey retired from the American Red Cross after many years of service as a Donor Resource Consultant. Before her career at the Red Cross, she worked for Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Audrey is fondly remembered by many fans of the Homecoming movie, and the very popular show The Waltons. She was the sister represented by Erin. She loved getting to meet the fans and they loved her.
She is survived by her four children, John Hankins (Cherri), Joe Hamner, Jim Hankins, and Wendy Huffman (Gene); daughter-in-law, Diane Hankins; six grandchildren, Harrison Hankins (Lauren), Phoebe Hankins, Virginia Hankins, Joe Hankins, Michael Huffman (Anna), and Ashley Huffman; three great-grandchildren, Greyson Hankins, Adeline Hankins, and Owen Huffman. She is also survived by her sister, Nancy Jamerson; brother, Paul Hamner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Audrey loved driving on the parkway. She took joy in the changing seasons, the falling leaves and spotting deer. She loved red lipstick, dangly earrings and a good peppermint patty. Most of all she loved being a mother and grandmother. She will always be remembered most of all for her kindness and love which she shared abundantly.
A celebration of her life will be planned for a later date. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.oakeys.com.
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Delores Watkins
September 10, 2021
My condolences to the family. You have truly lost a treasure! I worked with her at the Roanoke Civic Center. I always loved talking to her and listening to her stories. She was such a nice and sweet person!
God Bless you all,
Delores
John,Lynn,Jennifer& Johanna Cooper
September 9, 2021
To Ms. Hamner were big fans of THE WALTONS, and probably never missed an episode! Sending prayers and sincere sympathy to this wonderful woman´s family! My prayer is that God will wrap his arms around her family and give them strength and guidance to make it through this rough time!
Sidney Vaught (Son of Irene Stanley)
September 9, 2021
Audrey was a friend of my mothers for more than sixty years. I will always remember the dinners with the "Ladies of Hollowell Avenue" when they'd invite me to have dinner with them. I loved listening to their stories.
It was such a privilege to be with them when the "Ladies of Hollowell Avenue" gathered one last time a couple of years ago at Our Lady of the Valley when my mother was recovering from an illness there.
My most sincere condolences to Audrey's family. She was indeed a sweet, and special woman. My family is indeed very sad that Audrey has left us but we are also thankful for her friendship and that she's no longer suffering from the illness she lived with for so many years.
Audrey will have a special place in all our hearts for as long as we live and beyond.
Sharon Lehman
September 9, 2021
Wendy, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Elaine Hutchinson St. Clair
September 9, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Audrey was such a sweet, kind lady. My husband and I always enjoyed going to dinner with her and my brother, George. I know her loss will leave heartache in your family. I hope she knew how much she was loved and appreciated for the kind lady she was.
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