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Carol Hankin

04/30/1940 - 11/12/2025

BORN

04/30/1940

DIED

11/12/2025

UPCOMING SERVICE

Funeral Service

Nov. 16, 2025

1:00 p.m.

Judean Memorial Gardens

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Carol Hankin Obituary

Carol Natalie Hankin, age 85, of Potomac, MD, passed away November 12, 2025. Carol was the family matriarch, who cherished hosting and bringing the family together for holiday parties and was known for her sense of humor. Carol was predeceased by her husband, Norbert Hankin, and was a beloved family member to children, Elaina (Chris), Elissa (David), and April; stepchildren, Stephanie (Gene) and Samuel (Sharon); and adopted grandchildren, Tristan and Samantha. Carol is also survived by grandchildren: Jesse, Illyssa, Josh, Claire, Paulina, Amy (Jim), Joe (Jordan), Robin (Matt), and Adam. Also, Carol had nine great-grandchildren, a much-anticipated 10th great-grandchild, and two sisters-in-law, Beth and Beverly.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Judean Memorial Gardens, 16225 Batchellors Forest Road, Olney, Maryland. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 15, 2025.

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Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Judean Memorial Gardens

16225 Batchellors Forest Road, Olney, MD

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Hedda Kenton

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Carol was in our book club for many years. She was beautiful and very smart. I´m sorry that I am unable to attend the funeral but want you to know that I will miss the smile. My sincere regrets for your loss.

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