Destiny Makaia Hodges

Destiny MaKaia Hodges, 16 of Rocky Mount, was called home to be an Angel on April 23, 2020.  Destiny was born December 19, 2003 in Roanoke, VA.  Destiny was a sweet young vibrant soul full of life and love for everyone she met.  She attended Franklin County High School and recently started her first job at Dairy Queen.   She is survived by her mother, Amy Nicole Hodges and father, David Lashawn Tanks, her brothers Sincer Tanks, Xavier Blake and Elijah Hodges.  Great grandparents include Wilford Simmons, Mable Louise Gibens, James Riley Williamson, Wilber Bennet Holland and Irene Shively.   Grandparents include Bonnie and Barry Hodges, and Jeff Hagwood and Ardella Tanks. Her special aunts and uncles include Angela “Meme” (Anthony) Preston, Litory Tanks, Ashley Hodges, many cousins and a special friend, Noah Stevens.  Preceded in death by her great grandparents; Mary Flo Simmons, Barbara Jean Tanks Holland, two brothers; Jovanni and Sacari Tanks.  A private graveside service will be held at Young’s Cemetery in Rocky Mount, Monday, April 27, 2020, The family suggest memorial donations may be made to help with final expenses. Destiny will be greatly missed by her loving family and many friends   Online condolence may be sent to www.florafuneralservice.com