Mary Francis Hankemeier, 83, of Olla, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center in Columbia, LA.

She was born January 21, 1940 in Winnfield, LA to the union of her parents, the late Otha Vernon Hale and Mary Johns.

Mary was a wonderful wife and mom. She loved people and never met a stranger. She loved serving others. She was a CNA for numerous years working with hospice. She loved to fish and loved gardening. The beach was one of her favorite places to visit. She was a very kind and forgiving individual and loved Jesus. She had a strong and abiding faith in her Lord. She was also Bowling Captain and bowling was a wonderful hobby for her.

A celebration of life was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Olla chapel of Riser & Son Funeral Home, with layman Jim Pierce officiating.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Vernon Hale; and her stepmother, Lydia Hale.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Paul McKillip of Olla; her son, Robert Edward Hankemeier; two daughters, Mary Pierce (Jim) and Veronica Hankemeier; sisterin- law, Bobbie Hale of Jonesboro; two nieces, Lena Walker and Cristie Martindale; two grandchildren; Magen Bomar and Sierra Sanders; five great-grandchildren, Remy Bomar, Annabell Hankemeier, Zoey Hankemeier, Isaiah Sanders and Bradley Kensey.