- Date Of Birth: January 18, 1971
- Date Of Death: July 27, 2020
- State: Texas
Deana (Hankus) Ricciardi, 49, of Belton passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home in Belton.
Her journey began on January 18, 1971, in Temple, Texas. Cricket graduated from Calvary Baptist in 1987. She later graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in 2001.
She was a devoted wife to John and a loving mother to Samantha. Cricket was the daughter of Robert Hankus and Roena Costa. She was the youngest of three children, her brother Kirk Hankus and her sister Kelly Sublett.
Cricket kept those around her laughing and smiling with her energetic personality. She was kind and welcoming to every person she encountered and never met a stranger. Cricket had a heart of gold and was willing to help anyone in need.
She dedicated 29 years to Killeen Independent School District. Cricket’s calling in life was fostering a love of education with her students. She was genuinely passionate about helping struggling learners and giving them the self-confidence to achieve their dreams.
Cricket enjoyed traveling, shopping, spending time with family and friends, and playing bingo.
She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and joyful spirit.
Her favorite scripture was Isaiah 41:10, as it reminds us, “Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.” She had a spiritual heart and knew her eternal life would be with Jesus. Cricket went home on July 27, 2020.
