Carol Hankins
January 06, 2020
Carol Ann (Frey) Hankins
Of Des Moines, Iowa
Carol (Frey) Hankins, age 62, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Methodist Hospital. Carol was born the daughter of Ralph and Anna Frey on December 24, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa. She previously worked for the Des Moines Public Library and retired from the Des Moines Post Office.
Carol had a green thumb and loved indoor and outdoor plants. She enjoyed swimming and spending time with her pets. Above all, she loved being surrounded by her family and friends, especially her granddaughter. She will be dearly missed.
She is lovingly survived by her son, Fred Hankins; step-daughter, Sara Hankins and her family; sisters, JoAnn Peltier and Linda Speed; granddaughter, Aurora Hankins; mother-in-law, Jennie “Wink” Hankins; brother-in-law, Terry Hankins; and several nieces and nephews.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Merrill Hankins, Jr.; and brother, Richard Jones.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Carol.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jo Ann Peltier
01/16/2020
Our sisterhood will feel smaller and weaker without you. Go in peace.
Jenny Olson
01/16/2020
I'm gonna miss you so much Ma.. You and Fred both were very special to me.. You both treated me like your own.. I love you Freddy and Heather and Baby Aurora...oxoxo
Heather
01/16/2020
Carol you taught me alot in the time i knew you & im heartbroken to see you go a beautiful vibrant woman taken to soon, carol-ann (ma) you are & will forever be missed & in our hearts forever we love you beautiful lady rest in peace with Dad
Lacy Rice
01/15/2020
Carol was a beautiful strong woman. She could make you laugh on your worst day. She will be very missed by all that knew her. Sincerest condolences to her family.
Kathy Root
01/14/2020
Was saddened to hear of Carol's passing. I enjoyed working with her at the Post Office. She was alot of fun, and always had a smile on her face.