Decatur – Virginia J. “Jean” Hanes, 69, of Decatur passed away at 7:25 a.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Oklahoma University Medical Center, Oklahoma City, OK.
A celebration of Jean’s life will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday May 16, 2011 at Dawson & Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2011 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Jean was born March 14, 1942 in Decatur the daughter of Thomas H. and Bertha F. (Munyon) Parks. She married William “Bill” Hanes on May 16, 1964. She enjoyed sewing and creating floral wreaths. She had a passionate love for children and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Surviving is her husband: William “Bill” of Decatur; children: Lisa Melton and her husband Tim of Winfield, MO, Jim Hanes and his wife Paula of Thies, Senegal, West Africa, and Richard Hanes and his wife Decky of Springfield, IL; grandchildren: Ashley Riopel and her husband Jason of Minot, ND, Melissa Melton of Winfield, MO, Kyle Melton of Winfield, MO, Amanda Hanes of Thies, Senegal, West Africa, Aaron Hanes of Thies, Senegal, West Africa, and Branson Hanes of Springfield, IL; great-grandson: William Riopel of Minot, ND; sisters: Mary Szymkoski of Decatur; Mary Morgan of Arcata, CA, Ethel Haebich of Decatur, Patricia Hoffman and her husband Bill of Decatur, Margaret Parks of Quincy, IL and Jayne Hanes and her husband Peter of Mt. Zion; brother: Jim Parks and his wife Cheryl of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.
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Jean was a bright spot in my day. She was always positive and upbeat and nothing got her down. Beside her was always her steadfast equal half Bill who is a wonderful man. Together they were a great duo and I'm sad today to have lost one of them. Jean will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. I will continue to remember her great spirit and drive, all the lessons that she taught me and the great spunky woman I am honored to call my friend.
I keep you all in my prayers and my thoughts as I know the next comeing days will be difficult but remember Jean will be with you all every step of the way and she would not want any of you to be sad on this day. Remember her with smiles and happiness.
That is exactly what she would want for all of you.
| Cecilia Bourguet |
My deepest condolences |
January 8, 2015 |
My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures
John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)
Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.
http://www.jw.org
| Jonathan & Carol Bornman |
Sending our love |
May 18, 2011 |
Dear Hanes Family,
Our sincerest sympathies are with all of you as you process Jean's homegoing. May your good memories be a comfort to you.
Love,
Jonathan, Carol, Isaiah, Laurel & Caleb
| Ann, Viki and Kimberlee |
In Loving Rememberance |
May 15, 2011 |
We want to extend our sincerest sympathy for the loss of a dear Aunt, Sister-in-Law, Mother and Wife, and to many who new her during her precious life. Viki and Kimberlee are ever so grateful for the wonderful experience of re-uniting with our family and keep close many fond memories forever in our heart. May love fill your hearts everyday with your special moments.
| Greg & Karen Mortimer |
Hanes Family |
May 15, 2011 |
Our hearts are with you as you deal with the loss of your Mom.
| Ed and Mary Llist |
to Jim and family |
May 14, 2011 |
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of you mother. We willbe praying for your family and your father. Ed and Mary List, Washington, IL
