Rebecca Hanna

Dorcas Rebecca Hanna, 84, went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2017.

Born in China Springs, Texas on May 29, 1932, Rebecca was married to Marvel Dene (Bud) Hanna for 67 years before he went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2014. Rebecca was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker, decorator, musician, piano teacher, and lifelong learner. She had many creative talents and was never idle.

Her family, church family, and the community were blessed by her musical talents. She was a devoted piano teacher to many young students in Mansfield, served as the church organist at First Baptist Church for many years, and played at numerous weddings and funerals. She frequently played at events in the Mansfield schools. She played several musical instruments and enjoyed learning new songs and styles of music.

Rebecca’s creative, loving spirit was a blessing and delight to her family. Her many creative talents included home design and decorating, sewing and crafts, electronic technology and gadgets, and a life-long love for learning, accomplishment, and creating new things.

Rebecca is survived by daughters Peggy Hanna of Mansfield and Renda Miller of Dallas; granddaughter Camille Jenkins and her husband Chris, great-granddaughters Renee Jenkins and Kayla Jenkins of Mansfield; and sister Lynda Crook and brother-in-law Bob Crook of Caldwell, Texas.