August 19, 1926 – May 8, 2010
Anderson, SC – Thelma Genell Sandlin Hanks, age 83, of 521 Old Asbury Road, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born in Greer, SC on August 19, 1926, Mrs. Hanks was a homemaker and a caregiver. She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church and a member of the Encouragers’ Sunday School class.
Survivors include two sons, Larry A. Cohen and his wife Virginia; D. Lynn Cohen and his wife Virginia; a stepson, R.L. Hanks Jr. and his wife Cindy, all of Anderson; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Hanks was predeceased by her husband, R. L. Hanks; her mother, Viola Sandlin Thorne; a brother, Douglas Thorne; and a sister, Ruby Sevy.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 2:30 P.M. in The McDougald Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Dr. Tony Smith officiating. A Private Family Innichement will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home prior to the service on Tuesday from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. Flowers will be accepted.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.