"Missy" was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church in Chelsea and an enthusiastic Alabama football fan.
She was predeceased by her parents, James and Katie McAlpin; her mother-in-law, Mary Hanks; and two sisters, Glenda and Deborah. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Harold Hanks; five children, Delisca (Ben), Leslie (Seth), Heather, Treasure, and Hunter; sisters, Karan and Donna; brothers, Darwin and Dennis; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, Alabama. The Celebration of Missy's Life will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015 at Liberty Baptist Church, Chelsea with Pastor Tim Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, Chelsea.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Go Fund Me - Missy McAlpin Hanks Memorial Fund at www.facebook.com.