Patricia Sue Hawkins, 62 years old of LaPorte, IN, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital .
She was born June 3, 1949 in Mt. Vernon, IL, daughter of Clayton Spangler and Betty (Thompson) Spangler.
Patricia married Rodney Hawkins in Donoho Prairie Christian Church in Texico, IL on January 21, 1968.
She was an active member of Agape Christian Church in LaPorte. Patricia was a homemaker and a mother.
Surviving are her husband: Rodney; her sons: Bruce (Ronda) Hawkins of Ramsey, IN, Jeff (Heather) Hawkins of Newark, OH, Ryan Hawkins of LaPorte, IN, and Rodney Hawkins, Jr. of LaPorte, IN; grandchildren: Hannah, Caleb, Hope, Emily and Sophia; her mother: Betty Richards of Iuka, IL and her sister: Deborah Bullard of Texico, IL .
She was preceded in death by her father, step-father and her grandparents.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Agape Christian Church, 1601 "I" Street, LaPorte at 3PM on Sunday, April 1 with Pastor Rodney Nielsen officiating.
Friends will be received at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, IN on Saturday from 3-7PM and on Sunday at Agape Christian Church from 2 PM until the time of the service.
There will also be a visitation on Monday, April 2, 2012 from 4-8PM at Panther Fork Baptist Church, 22224 N Tolle Lane, Texico, IL.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at Panther Fork Cemetery, Texico, IL with Pastor Howard Simmons officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Deaf Ministries International or Agape Christian Church Building Fund, 1601 "I' Street, LaPorte, IN 46350.