HAWA, Jean Hanel, 84, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully Monday, January 16, 2012 surrounded by her family, after a fulfilling and loving life. She is survived by children, Holly and David Wachsmuth, Bill and Sherry Hawa and Susan Hawa. She is also survived by grandchildren, Wendi and TR Brockwell, Stacy Hollins and Harold Bradley, Jeff and Niki Wachsmuth and Renee and Aaron Hirsh; great-grandchildren, Austin, Bradley, Olivia, Anna, Will, Sam and Henry; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Annette Hawa and family; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hawa; and many other extended family members. She was predeceased by her husband, William N. Hawa Sr; and many other loved family members. Jean was an inspiration to everyone whose life she touched. She cherished her family and friends. The family will receive friends Friday, January 20, 2012 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, Va., where services to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. January 21. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23227, or The American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
