Diane L Hankins, 73, of Elgin, South Carolina, passed away November 26, 2024, at Agape Hospice House, Lexington, South Carolina. She was born on March 27, 1951, in Natick, Massachusetts to the late William and Annetta (Ward) Thayer.

Diane leaves behind a loving legacy of a large family. She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband Richard Hankins, with whom she shared 23 years of wonderful marriage with their sweet dog Sophie.

Diane is also survived by her four children and spouses, Matthew Johnson (Erica), Chris Johnson (Kelly), Nicholas Johnson (Jane), Erin Johnson; two stepchildren and spouses, Kenneth Hankins (Tori), Steven Hankins (Heather); her cherished grandchildren, Skyler Bentley, Sydney Hankins, Topher and Killian Johnson, Eliza and Annalise Johnson, Avery Johnson, and Seth Hankins; and one great grand-child, Willow Bentley. Diane is also survived by brothers, Bill Thayer, Pete Thayer, Michael Samaskeawicz, and sister, Pauline Miller, and many other extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Thayer and Annetta Samaskeawicz, and her brother, Rodney Thayer.

Diane overcame many obstacles in her life and thus was strong-willed and firm in her beliefs. She was the first in her family to attend college and graduated from the University of South Carolina as a proud Gamecock.

Diane touched many people; she loved being a mother, grammie and great grammie; she poured her heart into caring for her family. Diane also loved serving children and families as a nurse across her community throughout her career. She expressed her love through baking and crafting for family and friends. She was devoted in her faith and was eager to be with Jesus in Heaven.

The family will receive friends at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1301 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201 on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, beginning at 9:30 AM. A service will follow the family visitation in the sanctuary of the church at 11 AM with The Rev. Paul Aebischer and The Rev. Joanna Gragg officiating. Interment will occur at Fort Jackson National Cemetery following the church service. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Lutheran Church or Lutheridge Camp, Arden, NC.

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