Janie Hankins
Janie Hankins, 85, of Beaumont, died Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Beaumont, Texas. She was born on May 22, 1939, to Evelyn Wallace Fontana and Anthony George Fontana, in Beaumont.
Survivors include her sons, Jack Carroll and his wife, Vicki, of Beaumont; Lee Carroll and his wife, Lisa, of Kountze; and Beau Carroll of Beaumont; brother, John W. Fontana and his wife, Mary, of Flint, Texas; grandchildren, Tyler Carroll, Leah Peska, Lance Sullivan, Timothy Gardner, and Nicole Klahn; great-grandchildren, Landon Matthews, Alex Gardner, Rylee Sullivan, Dempsey Gardner, Jace Sullivan, Alisa Klahn, and Lee Klahn.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Anthony George Fontana, Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 700 North Street, Suite M, Beaumont, Texas 77701.
Mrs. Hankins’ cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

Janie and I were great friends in the old days.
I’m talking about when she and your Dad were married.
Bob was best friends with my husband, Earl Smith.
So sorry to Janie’s family.
You will always love and miss your Mom.
I am so sorry to see this. Praying for comfort and peace for the family.
I always loved Janie. She was so sweet. We were friends at Collier Park. I’m so sad to hear that she has passed away. Condolences to her family who took such good care of her while at Collier Park.