Shania Mone’t Hanks was born to Cedric and Sharlene on May 17, 1996 at DeKalb Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. Niya’ as she was affectionately called was a quiet storm even as a child. Although she was quiet people always wanted to be a part of her circle.
Shania accepted the Lord at a very early age and joined Fairfield Baptist Church. Exploring her gifts, she soon discovered that she loved singing and praising the Lord. She continued to cultivate her passion for children at Holy Band Healing and Deliverance Center where she was a dedicated leader of the youth ministry as well as lifting her voice in praise and worship.
Shania chose to venture into a career of Nursing and was working towards her goal of becoming a Neo-natal Nurse. On her fist attempt she passed the exam needed for her to work in the medical field. In addition to her working in different nursing homes and gaining experience, Shania ventured into Cosmetology to pass the time away. Little did she know that God had graced her hands from the Heavens.
In 2017, Shania decided to move to Ocala, Florida to soon marry the love of her life, Bryan Hanks. Shania crosses over on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Ocala Regional Medical Center, in Ocala, Florida.
She leaves to cherish memories her husband and best friend, Bryan Hanks, Jr.; her loving parents, Sharlene (Kerry) Stroud; Cedric (Shelby) Horton; her three siblings, Sharmaine, Chance, and Chandler Horton; two loving grandmothers, Shirley Howard and Vickie Reid; aunties, uncles, a host of cousins; her best friend, Kourtney Wiggins; and her god-daughter ‘Toota.’ She also leaves to cherish her memories her loving in-laws, nieces and nephews, and many friends and clients in Ocala.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 1, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Holy Band Healing & Deliverance Center, 1019 NW 10th ST. Ocala, FL 34475. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 2, 2019, 3:30pm at the Pentecostal Full Gospel Church, 5105 N US HWY 441, Ocala, FL 34475.
Arrangements are under the care of Signature Memorial Funeral & Cremation Services, LLC, 3401 SE Hawthorne Rd., Gainesville, FL 32641.