Joseph Henry Hankins

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Obituary for Rachel H. Pruitt, daughter of Joseph Hankins:
Rachel Lee Hankins Pruitt, 84, of 145 Turner Road, Collinsville, died Saturday, March 12, 2005, at her home.
She was born June 30, 1920, in Axton to Joseph Henry Hankins and Annie Lucy Riddle Hankins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Johnny Pruitt; four sisters, Lula Still, Lizzie McGuire, Byrd Haley and Sallie Moore; and two brothers, Albert Hankins and Wilson Hankins.
She retired from American Furniture Co. as a hand sander after 17 years of service. She has been a member of the Salvation Army Church for 28 years.
Surviving are a daughter, Sally Gauldin of Collinsville; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
The funeral will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Community Funeral Services chapel with the Rev. J.R. Shelton officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends today from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home and other times at the home.