Laqueta Hankins

Laqueta Joy "Granny" Hankins (Moore)'s Story
1940 - 2025
Age 85
KRUM, Texas

Laqueta Joy "Granny" Hankins, lovingly known to many as "Queta," passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, in Krum, Texas, at the age of 85.

Born on March 17, 1940, in Winnsboro, Franklin County, Texas, Laqueta was the daughter of Lois and Leeroy Moore. She grew up alongside her brothers Dale Moore and Donald Lee Moore. Her life was marked by resilience, warmth, and a deep devotion to her family.

Laqueta married Gerald Wayne Hankins, with whom she shared a life filled with love and dedication until his passing. Together they raised three sons: Chad Hankins, Roy Hankins, and Ronnie Hankins. She welcomed into her heart their wives-Stephanie, Pamela, and Kristi-as daughters-in-law and cherished them as part of her close-knit family.

A proud matriarch, Laqueta found immense joy in her role as Granny. Her grandchildren-Cordell and Amanda Hankins; Bailey Hankins and Doug Hernandez; Briar and Andrea Hankins; Dylan and Kaytlynn Reschke; and Andrew Young-were the light of her life. Her legacy continued to grow with the arrival of great-grandchildren: Zoey, Averi, Aubrey, Lexxa, Tucker, Hunter, Colter, and Laykynn. She also had a special place in her heart for her great grand-dogs: Gypsy, Ollie, and Jewels.

Four years ago, Laqueta moved to Krum to live with her son Ronnie and his wife Kristi. This move brought her daily joy as she spent precious time surrounded by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the children from the daycare who quickly became part of her extended family. Her days were filled with laughter and love as she played with little ones who adored their Granny Hankins.

Laqueta was known for her strength and independence-a woman who lived life on her own terms while nurturing those around her with unwavering care. An avid cook whose kitchen was always warm with delicious aromas, she was especially famous for her homemade peanut brittle-a treat that became a treasured tradition among family and friends.

Her hobbies reflected both creativity and curiosity. She loved sewing intricate pieces by hand and could often be found engrossed in word searches or hidden picture puzzles. A lifelong reader with a sharp mind and gentle spirit, she found peace in books but even greater joy in the company of those she loved most.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Gerald Wayne Hankins; parents Lois and Leeroy Moore; and brother Donald Lee Moore.

She is survived by her brother Dale Moore; sons Chad (Stephanie), Roy (Pamela), and Ronnie (Kristi) Hankins; grandchildren Cordell (Amanda), Bailey (Doug), Briar (Andrea), Dylan (Kaytlynn), Andrew; great-grandchildren Zoey, Averi, Aubrey, Lexxa, Tucker, Hunter, Colter, Laykynn; along with many others whose lives she touched deeply-including the children she cared for daily.

Laqueta's presence will be profoundly missed but forever remembered through the countless memories shared around kitchen tables filled with laughter-and peanut brittle-and through every hug given by a child who knew what it meant to be loved unconditionally.

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