Anna Lois Hanes, 61, Enjoyed Gardening
Anna Lois Hanes (nee: Hatcher), 61 years of age, and a former resident of Amherst Township, passed away, May 25, 2001 at New Life Hospice Residential Center, Lorain following a brief illness.She was born August 29, 1939 in Harold, Kentucky. She had been a resident of Amherst Township for 38 years prior to moving to New Smyrna Beach Florida two years ago.
She enjoyed gardening, shopping and being with family and friends.
Survivors include her husband of forty years, Robert L. Hanes; daughters Patricia "Trish" Harris of Lorain and Brenda Akers of Amherst; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brothers David and Jerry Hatcher both of Lorain and Edgar Hatcher of Amherst Township; and sisters Virginia Bentley of Lorain and Helen Hatcher of Allen, Kentucky; and step maternal grandfather Watt Akers.
Friends may call Monday, May 28, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Avenue, Amherst. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. from the funeral home. The Rev. Wallace Justice, Pastor of Christian Life Baptist Church, Lorain, will officiate. Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph; 5255 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035.