Rena' Hankins Lantrip

Rena' Hankins Lantrip, age 50, went to be with Jesus on January 20th, 2021. She was born March 5th, 1970, in Hueytown, Alabama, to Glenn and Gail Hankins. Rena' married the love of her life, Gary Lantrip, on April 25th, 1994, where their amazing journey began.

Rena' loved her family deeply and was an amazing wife and mother. The love she had for her husband, children, and family was above all else. Friends also played an important role in Rena's life. She looked for any reason to host her friends and family; she was happiest when her home was full. Rena' always sacrificed for everyone without expecting anything in return. She will be remembered for her ability to bring out the beauty in others.

Rena' was a beautiful person inside and out. She graduated from Hueytown High School and after marriage began her impressive career in the pageant industry. She won the title of Mrs. Alabama United States in 2007 and went on to become a profound pageant coach and director in the United States system. One of Rena's greatest joys was watching her daughter, Harleigh, blossom into the woman she is today. What made her the happiest was experiencing the accomplishments of her three children.

Rena' is preceded in death by her adoring father, Glenn Hankins. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Gary; son, Gunnar; daughters, Brittney (Clay) Clark and Harleigh; mother, Gail Hankins; sister, Malinda Hankins Franks, and nephews that she loved like her own Kent (Jaxie) Finnen, Justin (Cami) Finnen, three great-nieces, one great-nephew and a precious new niece set to arrive in June; and countless friends who she loved and touched deeply.

A Celebration of Rena's Life will be held at the Church of the Highlands, Grants Mill location (4700 Highlands Way, Birmingham, AL 35210 ) on Tuesday, January 26th, 2021, at 12:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will follow immediately at Southern Heritage Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Robert E. Reed Gastrointestinal Oncology Research Foundation c/o Hannon Sharley Davidson, Executive Director P.O. Box 530186 Birmingham, AL 35253.