Irene Hankinson

Irene Hankinson was born on December 23, 1919 in Senatobia, Mississippi, to the late Asa and Ida Hunter. She moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1938, where she married the late Lawrence Hankinson. To this union three children were born; Jean, Lawrence Jr. (deceased) and Mary. Irene was baptized in 1945 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, but became a communicant of The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament where she attended faithfully until her declining health prevented her from doing so.

In the 1950’s, Irene nurtured her love of cooking by owning and operating The Right Spot Cafe. In the early 1960’s, Irene became an active volunteer at Carmel Hall Nursing Home, assisting in the care of its elderly residents.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Lawrence Jr.; her husband; her parents and her sister, Margarite Bonner.

She leaves behind a loving family to mourn her loss and cherish her memory: her loving daughters, Jean Duckett and Mary Wilson of Detroit, Michigan; a devoted son-in-law Charlie Wilson; Six grandchildren, Darryl (Michelle) Hankinson, Charles (Althea) Wilson, James Wilson, Robert Wilson, Eboney (Kevin) Bascomb and Edrienna Franklin; eight great-grandchildren, James Darryl Hankinson, Jacquan Hankinson, Valerie (Domnique) Wilson, Gabryel Wilson, Alexys Wilson, Darion Hankinson, Arriyanna Franklin, Zariah Bascomb; an aunt, Eleanor Rainge; Uncles, Homer (Johnnie) Hunter and Douglas (Dora) Hunter of Rochester, New York and many cousins and friends.

Irene entered into eternal peace on December 18, 2012. She was a very kind and gentle soul; she had a loving and generous heart, and was always giving to others.