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Eleanor Hawley Obituary
PEORIA - Eleanor L. Hawley, 93, of Peoria passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Lakeside in East Peoria, IL.
Born June 27, 1926, in Detroit, MI, to Marenus and Frances (Cucksey) Hayward, she married the Rev. Richard L. Hawley on February 18, 1946, in New York, NY. He preceded her in death on January 7, 2016, in Peoria.
Also preceding her in death are a grandson, one great-grandson and 9 siblings.
Surviving are her children, Richard D. (Carolyn) Hawley of East Peoria, William D. (Pat) Hawley of Peoria and Nonie C. (Tony Jr.) Fiumara of Georgetown, Texas; 6 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Genny (Don) Post of Charlotte, MI; brother, Kenn (Sue) Hayward of Eaton Rapids, MI; and many nieces and nephews.
Rev. and Mrs. Hawley were members and Pastors of North Side Church of the Nazarene in Peoria from 1964 until their retirement in 1991. While pastoring, they led numerous volunteer mission teams building Nazarene churches and parsonages around the world.
In retirement, they continued service to their Lord through missions for Navajo and Spanish congregations in Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma.
Eleanor will be remembered for her love and devotion to God and her family. Many experienced her caring and love through her hugs. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Private family services will be held at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Rev. Greg Barker, Rev. Dr. John Spohn and Rev. Mark McCall will officiate. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to Vitas Hospice, 5019 N. Executive Drive, Peoria, IL 61614; or the Church of the Nazarene Missions International, 17001 Prairie Star Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66220.
Online condolences to Eleanor's family may be made at www.davison-fulton.com.
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Karen Casson
June 16, 2020
I'm very sorry she passed we were friends for years. I will miss her hugs and smile. God bless you and family.
May 16, 2020
We are friends of Nonie and Tony, we are so sorry for your loss, she was such a sweet soul, she is with her beloved husband in a better place, we are sure they are rejoicing with the angels, we send our love Judy and Rod
Cathy Parr
May 16, 2020
I'm so glad to have known you for such a long long time I remember when you moved into the house on Camblin and you all became such good friends and some became family you will be forever missed but not forgotten
Donna Bowen-Sobczak
May 16, 2020
My sincere condolences to all the Hawley Family on the passing of your Mother (Grandmother). She was loved and appreciated by so many who knew her, but no one moreso than your dear Father. Although this is such a difficult day for you, I envision them in Heaven's Light, holding hands, looking down and saying, "Children~don't be sad. We are fine. And Mama and Daddy are together again." ❤ You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Larry & Roberta Hayes
May 16, 2020
Bill so sorry to hear of your mom's passing.
Larry Leckrone
May 15, 2020
Eleanor was a dear heart and gracious lady. My times with her and Richard are limited across the years, but always memorable as I served as evangelist in the churches they pastored. Richard had my uncle as a teacher in school so we always had a point of commonality to reminisce. Be assured that love and prayers for the whole family are mixed with the memories. Sincerely.
Mary and Jerry Wisner
May 14, 2020
We are so very sorry to hear of Mrs. Hawley passing. The Rev. and Sister Hawley were always available to help spirituality. My mother in law attended the church and spoke very highly of the whole family. God bless the family and RIP Sister Hawley.
Kenneth Hise
May 14, 2020
We want to express our sincere sympathy to the family. Eleanor was a wonderful, caring and loving person. So glad we got to know her and Dick over the years. You're in our thoughts and prayers
Kenny and Shirley Hise
May 13, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for your comfort.
- Debbie Livengood
Janet Fowler
May 13, 2020
We are so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers to all
Judy Dagit
May 13, 2020
To the family of Eleanore Hawley! I am so sorry for your loss! I have known Sister Hawley for a long time. When I was in grade school I used to go to their house as her daughter Nonie was a good friend of mine. Her and Reveren Hawley were the sweetest people. I loved hearing her play the piano. She was loved and will be missed dearly. In our hearts and never forgotten. R. I.P Sister Hawley.
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