Anna Lea Hankins

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