Evelyn E. Hawkins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Age 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the morning on June 10, 2014. She was born February 26, 1920 in Arapahoe, NE, the daughter of Thomas Wesley and Ruth Irene (Smith) Alstot. On November 4, 1940 she married Robert Hawkins and they were married for 58 wonderful years. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1999. Evelyn has friends everywhere and touched everyone she met. She was a faithful United Methodist member at the Grosse Pointe UMC and Saline UMC churches. She was a long time Grosse Pointe resident. She moved to Brecon Village in Saline in 1999. She was an active participant in Brecon activities and she enjoyed spending time in nature. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her tremendous joy. Survivors include her daughter Ronda Hawkins of Brighton, MI, three Grandchildren, Lisa Machesky (Dan) of Birmingham, MI, Matthew Beebe (Nicole) of San Antonio TX, Stephanie Rife (Dale) of South Lyon, MI, and six Great-Grandchildren, Malcolm, Mahlah, Hannah, Joshua, Lilah and Amelia. She was preceded in death in addition to her husband Robert by one daughter Judy. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Saline, MI, with Rev. Dr. James E. Tuttle officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saline Evangelical Home. Envelopes will be available at the church where friends may begin calling on Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and on Friday, June 13, 2014 from 2:00 P.M. until the time of service at 3:00 P.M. Burial will take place at a later date. To sign Evelyn’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Evelyn E. Hawkins

February 26, 1920 - June 10, 2014