Johnnie Frances Hanks David

Johnnie Frances Hanks David (Dr. THD), 87, of Siler City went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 12, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Larkin, AR on October 29, 1936 to Herman Glen Hanks and Grace Dale Hanks.

Johnnie was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She graduated from Imperial Valley College in California. In 1989, Johnnie received her Doctorial Degree at the Orlando Institute in Orlando, FL. She was a founding pastor of the Faith Assembly Church in Siler City from 1977-1981. She loved her bible studies, painting, crocheting, her family, and playing piano.  

Johnnie is survived by her sons, Dennis of Siler City, Kenneth (Ladonna) of Bakersfield, CA, Lynden (Lenny) (Lorraine) of Siler City; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Wendell Hanks of Lake Isabella, CA. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of almost 59 years, Billy Joe David, two sisters, one brother, and one great-grandson.

The family will receive friends Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 1-2 pm at Faith Family Ministries, 225 Chatham Square, Siler City, NC. Services will follow at 2 pm with Reverend Lowell Pocock, Sr and Reverend Lowell Pocock, Jr officiating. Interment will be at Chatham Memorial Park, 13260 US-64, Siler City, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Johnnie’s honor to The Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, www.JSM.org.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the David family.

Online condolences can be made at https://www.SmithBucknerFH.com.