Hanks, Frances

Frances Hanks, of Hallsville, went to meet our Lord and 
Savior on January 7, 2007. She was a beloved mother, 
grandmother, and great-grandmother. Frances was born 
July 14, 1939, in Honey Island, Texas. Frances was a 
strong Christian woman, active in her faith. She lived a 
life filled with the love of her children and 
grandchildren. She spoke of the happiness they brought 
her in her journals and to others. Those who knew her and 
loved her will miss her greatly. She is home now walking 
with the Father. She was the daughter of William and 
Daisy Hanks, and the mother of Pamela Bradford, who all 
preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by 
her brother, Nathan Hanks; and her sister, Mary Paluch. 
She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Bradford and Pete 
Hendele; and her daughter, Daisy Kelley. Her grandchildren 
are Kristina and husband, Jeff Gaston, Karrie and husband, 
Trent Tutt, Jan Michael and wife, Katie Bradford, Kameron 
and husband, Caleb, and Marshal Hendele and Tristan Kelley. 
Her great-grandchildren are Breanna Horak, Bianca Brown, 
Trinity and Tatum Tutt, Ryland Gaston, and Brinklie Brown; 
and sister, Mattie Hammonds and husband, Jim. She will 
always be our beloved Nana. She is also survived numerous 
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at noon 
Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at the Church of Jesus Christ 
of Latter-day Saints in Marshall. Burial will be in 
Hallsville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. 
Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at the funeral home. A memorial 
guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 1/9/2007.