Anna Lea Hankins, 70, of 600 Roberts Street in Eden, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 30, 2014, at her home.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 2, at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Hankins was born July 12, 1944 in Eden, NC, to the late J. V. Lea and Dale Bateman Lea. She was a retiree of Morehead Memorial Hospital of 30 years, where she worked as a Registered Nurse and Manager of the 4th Floor. Anna won the Nursing Excellence Award in 1993 and was nominated again later in her career. She was active in her community having served as a Girl Scout leader for six years and was the a Chairperson with the Eden Jaycetts in her earlier years. Anna loved geography and was an avid reader.
She is survived by her two sons, Tripp Hankins and wife, Rhonda, Joseph Todd Hankins and wife, Becky, both of Eden; daughter, Beth Hankins of the home; four grandchildren, Wade Hankins and Garrett Hankins, both of Greensboro, Nick Hankins of San Diego, CA, and Sydney Hankins of Eden; and one great grandchild, Alexa Grace.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. Hankins, Jr.; grandson, Joey Hankins; and brother, Tim Lea.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Smith-McMichael Cancer Center, 516 Van Buren Road, Eden, NC 27288; or to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Anna and I shared many years together at work. She was such a good mentor and a very special lady. Praying for her children. Rest in peace, my friend!
Alice McBride
So sorry to hear of Anna's passing. She, Raymond and I were '62 graduates of Morehead High. Smpathies
to the Lea and Hankins families at this sad time.
Brenda Wright Moore
Beth, Todd and Tripp,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Sending love and prayers to your family!
Denise Barker Tuggle
Dear Beth, Todd and Tripp and family...
My heart is broken for all of you during this difficult time. I will surely miss sweet Anna. She always made me laugh with her wonderful sense of humor! I hope that you all will take comfort knowing that she is no longer in pain but safe and pain-free in Heaven with God. She will be with you always...watching over you as an angel. Much love...
Terri Czelusniak
to the Hankins family,
Everyone loved Anna and she certainly left positive footprints in the lives of everyone she met. Anna was funny and witty but also a very hard worker,always professional. I worked with her >20 years and she was my reading buddy,sharing many books over the years and discussing them. She will be sorely missed. I am sure she has her own private beach in heaven
and is catching up with her Mom. Love and peace to all of you...
Nancy Mc
Nancy H McAlister
Anna was such a sweet and caring nurse as well as a helpful co-worker. I was a unit secretary years ago at Morehead and she would always try to be so helpful when we would get sent to the floor to work when it was lo census or someone out for the day. I will be praying for all of you during this time.
Cheryl Smith Mann
Cheryl Smith Mann
Anna was a super nurse. She was a sweet, caring person.
She did a fantastic job of caring for patients on the 4th floor of Morehead Memorial Hospital.
Henry A. Fleishman
Anna was a very sweet and wonderful caring nurse who was wonderful to work with. She always cared for the patients and made sure their needs were taken care of. She was a wonderful role model for newer nurses to strive to be like. I truly enjoyed the years we worked together at Morehead. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time of loss.
Tammy Berrier Ward
I feel blessed knowing Anna and working with her. She was intelligent, a VERY good nurse and leader.She was very caring and her personality brought happiness and laughter to her co-workers and patients.I'm praying for each of you!
Judy Heflin
Dear Todd, Tripp, Beth and family. I just heard of your mother's passing. She was always so sweet to me. Anytime I ever saw her over the years we always had such good conversations. I know she will be greatly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jodi Hyler Bowers
Jodi Hyler Bowers
Anna and I were also book buddies with our love of mysteries and forensics. Often exchanging books as soon as we finished them. As a nurse on 4th floor, I never felt alone. She was always there to help with a question or situation. Eden definitly?¢‚Ǩ?? lost one of it's shining stars. Love to you always Anna, and prayers to your family during this difficult time. Karen French
Karen French
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