Peggy Ann Hankins

Peggy Ann Hankins, 83, of Danville passed away at 12:35 AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Presence United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville. She was born on January 1, 1930 in Danville to Herman and Vera Madonna Pratt Snyder. She married Roger Hankins on July 2, 1960 in Lafayette, IN. He survives. Also surviving are a son, Todd (Marti) Hankins of Fairmount; three step-grandchildren, Chad (Brandi) Van Camp, Mike (Missy) Van Camp, and Tony (Britney) Van Camp; and 8 step-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Julianne Hankins. Peggy was a Registered Twirling Teacher, having taught for 50 years. Her lessons spanned multiple generations of students and were nationally recognized throughout her tenure. Among these accomplishments were placing first in the Parade Corp for twenty consecutive years at the Illinois State Fair, a first place finish in Indianapolis 500 Twirling Contest, and finishing a finalist in the Chicagoland Music Festival at Soldier's Field. In 1998, Peggy was inducted into the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame for her accomplishments in baton. Throughout this time, Peggy was involved with several groups and organizations. She was a drum majorette for the All Grade School Band for three years and drum major for the DHS Band for four years, as well as coach of the Twirlers. She had been a judge for the Illinois High School Association and several talent shows and queen pageants. Peggy was also a member of the USTA - NBTA I.T.T.I Illinois Baton Council. Peggy's daughter Julie had been involved with her twirling as well. Julie was also a Twirling Teacher and performed with Peggy on the Marty Robbins Show at the Illinois State Fair. Perhaps one of Peggy's proudest accomplishments was her involvement for 18 years performing stage shows at the USO in Rantoul, IL. She received the four star pin from the USO in 1971 for over 1,000 hours volunteer work in the field of entertainment. Services to celebrate the life of Peggy Hankins will be private. Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. Memorials in her name may be made to the Carle Development Foundation. Please join Peggy's family in sharing memories, photos, and video of her life through her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.