Avanita "Ava" Louise Parker Hankinson Obituary (1968

HANOVER CHAPELAva, age 53, of Lexington, Indiana entered this life on October 8, 1968 in Long Beach, California. She was the loving daughter of Vivien Liter Parker and the late Hugh Chester Parker. Raised in Trimble County, Kentucky, she graduated in 1986 from Trimble County High School. In 1989, she was united in marriage to Dale Hankinson. This union of 11 years was blessed with three children, Holly, Autumn, and Austin. For the past 11 years, she was joined in union with Jason Perkins. He was her "Honey" and she was his "Babe." She was baptized at the Mt. Byrd Christian Church in Milton, Kentucky. She worked early in life for the U.S. Shoe Corporation in Madison, Indiana and then began a 29-year career with Grote Industries as an assembler.Ava most enjoyed being a GiGi to her two grandchildren, Gabriel and Axel. She fiercely loved her children. She had a special bond with each one of them and cherished the time they spent together. She enjoyed floating around in her pool, drinking mimosas, and spoiling her dog Cash. She will be most remembered for her warrior spirit, humor, family loyalty and kindness. She was a friend to many and loved by all. If you knew Ava, you knew how strong she was. She was a fighter. She was a survivor. Family was her everything and holiday gatherings were times she cherished most. She was well known for her extravagant pumpkin carving parties during Halloween with Christmas being her favorite season of the year.Ava died on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 8:34 a.m. at the UK Albert Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky with family by her side. In a final text to her children, she promised, "I am going to give this all I got". She lived up to that pledge. In true Ava fashion, she gave everything in her and now deserves to rest. With her family's blessings, she now rests in peace to watch over them from above. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service RecordingA LOVING FAMILYAva will be missed by her loving companion, Jason "Honey" Perkins of Lexington, Indiana; her loving daughters, Holly Beach and her husband, Daniel of Carrollton, Kentucky and Autumn Hankinson and her companion, Alex Wright of Austin, Texas; her loving son, Austin Hankinson and his companion, Jaelynn Simmons of Madison, Indiana; her loving mother, Vivien Liter Parker of Orlando, Florida; her grandchildren, Gabriel Beach and Axel Beach; her step son, Tanner Perkins and his companion, Nikki Meadows of Scottsburg, Indiana; her loving brothers, Brian Parker of Orlando, Florida and Martin Parker of Lexington, Kentucky; her loving sister, Nevie Everly and her husband, Bill of Lexington, Kentucky; her nieces and nephews, Parker Everly, Mason Everly, Hannah "Peanut" Malcomb, and Jessica Parker; several cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives. She is preceded in death by her father, Hugh Chester Parker; her beautiful cousin, Tonya "Ton" Black; and her goofy grand-dog "Miller-Man".CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICEThe service will be conducted Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. by Bro. Aaron Snelling at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre - Hanover Chapel, 278 East Main Street in Hanover, Indiana.VISITATIONFriends may visit Thursday from 4:00 pm - 7:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre-Hanover Chapel, 278 East Main Street in Hanover, Indiana.MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONSMemorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Hanover and Madison. Online condolences, remembrances and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Avanita "Ava" Louise Parker Hankinson, please click here to visit our sympathy store.