Margaret "Janie" Ailshie

August 30th, 1946 - July 16th, 2024

Margaret “Janie” Ailshie was born in Pontiac, IL to Barbara and John Jobst in 1946. Most of her childhood was spent moving around the United States and Germany as her father was a lieutenant colonel in the US Army. Janie had a thirst for knowledge and would spend the next 35 years with a fulfilling career in elementary education. She enjoyed playing bridge, the fellowship at her church, and always loved a slice of her mother’s coconut cake. For 40 years, Janie courageously fought MS; survived a heart attack; and these last few years, she held cancer at bay. Janie was a fighter and a survivor who showed courage with a consistently positive attitude; a friend with a warm smile; and had a genuine desire to live independently. She cherished her lifelong friendships. A service will be planned and held at a later time. Janie is survived by siblings; Jack Jobst (Debbie), Joan Fries (John), Joe Jobst (Vicki), children; Beth Feit (Jon), Rob Ailshie (Whitney), and 4 grandchildren (Caroline, Joshua, Scarlett, and Remy).

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Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home

At Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, nestled in the historic heart of Dilworth, we have provided families in the Charlotte area with customizable memorial services for many years. Our services are crafted to honor your loved ones in ways that are both deeply meaningful and healing. Our rich history began in 1946 when Irvin W. Hankins and James B. Whittington took the reins of the Crouch Funeral Home. The growth of our service and the community's support led to our move in March 1963 to the current location—once St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, built in 1930. Our chapel, a cherished historic landmark within the storied Dilworth neighborhood, is renowned for being the only funeral home in Charlotte graced with its own chapel, echoing with decades of history and serenity.

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