of Little Rock, AR
July 2, 1962 - June 24, 2023
Carla "Cookie" Hankins-Smith, 60, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on June 24, 2023. She was born on July 2, 1962 to the late George and Dean Hankins. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ronny Hankins.
She is survived by her husband, Robin Smith; daughters, Amanda Hankins, Heather Webb and Shelby Goettl; brother, Bobby Hankins and sisters, Alice Porter, Tunnie Brown and Lisa Malott; grandchildren, Hayden Webb, Jacob and Seth Goettl and Marley Baker.
Cookie is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, many of whom she took pride in helping raise. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren.
She was kind-hearted, quick to forgive and always offered to help anyone in need. Cookie knew how to have fun and shared that joy with anyone around her, including her best friend, Connie Brantley.
She was a member of Perry Street Baptist Church of Little Rock.
Funeral Service will be held at Hamilton Cemetery on Thursday, June 29 at 1:00 p.m. in Carlisle, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Hamilton Cemetery.
Pastors Jay Hobbs and Carlos Carter will officiate the service.
Pallbearers are:
Steve Elkins
Mark Woodall
Aaron Michael King
Justin King
Charlie Atkins
William Atkins
John 16:22 "So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy."
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12 Condolence(s)
Tricia Kill
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Even though I didn’t know you personally, I knew you were a good person through your daughter Shelby, my prayers are to your family as they go through the lose but hopefully they can enjoy and the beautiful memories â¤ï¸
Shelly Patterson
Thursday, June 29, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Beth & I always had a great time with your mom, she always kept us laughing! I know you will miss her terribly. Prayers for you all during this difficult time.
Becky Cullum
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
So sorry for your loss Lisa. May God be with you and your family during these hard time. Hugs and love to you Lisa.
Misty Burton
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Sending all the love and Prayers your way. RIP And RIL my dear you will be greatly missed!
Laura Walters Tribble
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Carla was a good friend, and I have so many memories from jr. high and high school. I will always remember her laugh; you could be in the worst mood and her laugh would turn it around. I remember sitting in her car (a white Chevy Laguna) every morning before high school. I remember she was crazy about Sylvester Stallone! I remember when she fell in love with Robbie and knew he’d be the one she’d marry. More recently she would talk about how proud she was of her daughters and how she adored her grandchildren. I am picturing her in heaven laughing with her parents and Ronny. Rest in peace, Carla â¤ï¸
Heather Smith
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
My bestfriend my mom my whole world my momma the one who keeps me put in place. Still like my world has stop turn everything's a blur. Happy your not hurting anymore sad I won't get to see you anymore. Forever get that genuine hug where I knew you wanted nothing but to Show Me Love now you're up in the sky singing with my mawmaw listening to your brother play the guitar I bet it sounds beautiful I love you with all my heart I hope your wings are as pretty as you are. For now my tears will fall but I'll see you soon when God calls
Tunnie Donald
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Love and will miss you sister. Take care of Boo till I get there.
Janice Dycus Beasley
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
I am so sorry Rob,Mandy,Heather. and Shelby. Cookie was my closest cousin, my first best friend, we spent our childhood together. She did love her entire family. Shecwas always there, it did not matter how long since talking or seeing each other. I will never forget her.
Deanna Adkins
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
You will be missed by meny.you have your wings now.we all know your with your mom,Dad, Brother and BuBu.thank you for being a Great friend since we was 14 years old.i love you .
Jerry Goettl
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Praying for all the family
Haley Addie Easter
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
I'm so sorry for y'all's loss 🫂 my prayers are with you all. I love y'all girls like my own sisters!
Keri Moye
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Rest easy Aunt Cookie. I love you.