Mickey Ann Hanks Vestal

Mickey Ann Hanks Vestal, 88, of North Little Rock passed away June 28th. Mickey was born on Jan. 9, 1928 in Pine Bluff to William J. Hanks and Naomi Burney Hanks, who preceded her in death, along with beloved husband, Joseph Walter (Bud) Vestal, Jr.; sisters Adarene Hanks Blair of Freemont, Neb., and Jackie Hanks Stewart, of Little Rock; and son, Joseph Walter Vestal III. Mickey is survived by sister-in-law, Wanda Blodgett Taylor, and her husband Robert; daughter, Mickey Vestal Searcy and her husband Joe; daughter, Becky Vestal Newell, and son, Eddy Vestal and his wife Carole, all of North Little Rock; grandchildren, Mickey (Cory) Willett of Little Rock; Maggie Searcy of New York, N.Y.; Drew Newell of Palo Alto, Calif.; Millie (Daniel) Wheeler of Conway; and William (Caitlin) Vestal of North Little Rock. Mickey was raised in Stuttgart and graduated from Stuttgart High School and attended Arkansas State Teacher's College. After she married Bud in 1954, they moved to North Little Rock and became active in the community. Mickey's passion for the Lord grew immensely through her involvement in Bible Study Fellowship, serving as the orientation leader for many years. She was an active member of Park Hill Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school in the nursery. The children who passed through her care always remained an important part of her life, and she took joy in watching them grow through the years. Mickey was wholeheartedly involved with her children and grandchildren's lives. She served as her daughters Brownie and Girl Scout leader and attended countless recitals, performances and sporting events. She had a personality that would brighten any room she entered. Her zest for life was contagious and any good tune would make her feet start moving. She shared her creativity through poetry, paintings and flower arranging. The love she showed for her family was unmatched, and her tender and caring heart showed in everything she did. The lives she touched are countless, and the kindness of her spirit will always be remembered. The family would like to thank the staff members at Lakewood Health and Rehab as well as doctors Brad Baltz, Angela Driskil and David Coussins. Visitation will be held Friday, July 1 at Park Hill Baptist Church at 10 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Rest Hills Memorial Park. Please sign the online registry at www.griffinleggettresthills.com. Memorials can be made to Park Hill Baptist Church.