Janice Marie Hankey

Mrs. Janice Marie Hankey

It is with great sadness that the family of Janice Marie Hankey (Davis) of Estill, SC announce her passing on Monday, January 17 at her home under the care of Agape Care Hospice surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Janice was born on September 20, 1943 in Troup County (LaGrange), GA. She was the daughter of the late James Gaston Davis and Joyce Orene Davis. She graduated from Troup County High School.

After high school she moved to Atlanta, GA and started working at Link-Belt Company where she met her husband, Paul Hankey. Paul and Janice married on May 13, 1966 at Oakhurst Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Upon Paul's graduation from Georgia Institute of Technology, they made numerous moves during their married life including Minneapolis, Memphis, Cedar Rapids, Fayetteville, and Raleigh. While in Cedar Rapids she gave birth to her first child, Chris Hankey, and almost 3 years later while living in Fayetteville, she gave birth to her daughter, Cara Grimes (Hankey). In 1984, the family moved to Estill, SC where they have resided since.

Janice devoted her life to her family and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Despite her hectic schedule with her family, she worked with the Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Program for many years and retired as the GAL County Coordinator for Hampton and Allendale counties. She was an advocate for children in need and helped give many a chance for a better life. Janice was also an active member of Estill Presbyterian Church where she was a faithful servant for over 37 years.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Paul Hankey, a son, Chris Hankey (Stephanie), and a daughter, Cara Grimes (Shawn); grandchildren, Eli Hankey, Rachel Hankey, and Olivia Grimes; sister, Brenda Benefield (Donnie), brother, Mike Davis as well as nieces Cathy Clamage (Steve) and Angela Ellinwood (Brad). Janice was predeceased by her parents, James and Joyce Davis and sister Judy Thornhill (Art).

A Celebration of Life service for Janice Hankey will be held at Estill Presbyterian Church in Estill , SC on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 2 pm ET with Rev. Dr. Donnie Woods and Rev. Linda Kelly officiating.

A family graveside memorial service will be held on a future date at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta, GA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Estill Presbyterian Church, 343 Clarke Ave., Estill, SC 29918 (P.O. Box 306, Estill, SC 29918) or any hospice provider.

The family would like to thank Agape Care South Carolina hospice for their support through this time.

Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Inc. in Hampton, SC is assisting the Hankey family.