Nancy B. Hawkins, of La Porte, IN passed away on Saturday December 22, 2012 at the age of 85. She was born on September 23, 1927 in Wierton, West Virginia, IN the daughter of the late Albert & Harriet (Gorby) Smith. On November 22, 1947 she married John C. Hawkins; He preceded her in death in 1992.
She is survived by a daughter, Patti (Dennis) Danitschek; 5 sons, Robert (Deanna) Hawkins, Lawrence Hawkins, John Hawkins, Daniel (Patty) Hawkins, & Douglas (Meagan) Hawkins all of LaPorte, IN; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren, & 5 great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Mike Smith of West Virginia; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband; a son, David Hawkins; her parents, 3 sisters, Virginia, Bessie, & Betty; and 3 brothers, Paul, Bob, & Albert.
She retired from La Porte Hospital in 1992 and was a wonderful lady that loved helping others and had never met a stranger. She loved her family & especially all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, & great-great-grandchildren. Above all she loved her best friend & Savior, Jesus Christ.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Cutler Funeral Home & Cremation Center on Thursday December 27, 2012 at 1 PM with Pastor Mike Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Patton Cemetery in LaPorte.
Family & friends will be received from 10AM-1PM on Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Alzheimer’s Association.
Nancy will be missed greatly, but leaves behind wonderful memories that death cannot take away. What a comfort it is to know that she is in heaven reunited with all who went before her.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.CutlerFuneralHome.com