Pat Hawkins, 85

Patricia Joan Hawkins, age 85, died Friday, April 17, 2020 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Three Rivers where she had resided the past two years. She was born in South Bend on Jan. 15, 1935 the daughter of Cecile D. and Carmelita (Ullrey) Hawkins. Pat had lived at several adult foster care homes in the Michiana area for most of her life, including Graceland Group Home in Sturgis. She participated in the Special Olympics and especially enjoyed swimming and basketball. She was fond on babies and puppies, and loved her job at ARCH Workshop.

Pat is survived by two sisters, Carmelita “Bobbie” Hagenbuch of Three Rivers and Jackie Cornett of Camden, Ohio; a brother, Jerry D. Hawkins of El Paso, Texas; brother in law, John Thilman of Colorado; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Bonnie Thilman; and brothers, Dick E. Hawkins and Cecile Hawkins, Jr.

Cremation has been conducted and a private family service will be held later. Memorial contributions may be directed to a charity of one’s choice. Assistance was provided by the Eickhoff Farrand Halverson Chapel of Three Rivers. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.efhchapel.com