Athens Mabel "Joan" Hawk, 95 of Athens went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Kimes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Athens. She was a former resident of The Lindley Inn.

Joan was born September 26, 1929 in Athens and was the daughter of the late William "Bud" Dailey and Edria Cooper Dailey.

She loved her family and friends. She always had a smile and a hug for them. She also loved to cook and have fun.

She was a graduate of Athens High School where she was a cheerleader. She liked showing the kids, to their delight, her cheers in later years. Out of high school, Joan married the love of her life, the late Dale Hawk. They were married for seventy years and had lots of fun together.

Joan retired from the Athens Mental Health Center, which later became the Ridges. Dale and Joan, after retirement resided at Brookridge in Brooksville, Florida, every winter visiting family there. While in Florida, Joan was a member of the Women's Golf League. She loved golf and was very competitive. She was the league champion many times in a row and had multiple hole-in-one trophies. Dale and Joan also loved fishing in Florida.

Joan will be missed by her son, Terry (Sue) Hawk of Athens; her daughter, Connie Conway of Athens; a sister, Susie Jeffers of Athens; seven grandchildren, Lacey (Jon) Martin and Clint Vaughn

both of Athens, Courtney (James) Franc and Kylie Toy both of California, Austi Hawk, Todd and Travis (Karen) Jenkins of Tampa, FL; six great grandchildren, Jake and Luxie Martin both of Athens, Cora Franc of California, Deston Rose, Sam and Ethan Jenkins of Florida.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Dale Hawk, who passed in 2019; a daughter, Linda Anderson; a brother, Wayne Dailey; a sister in law, Mary Dailey, a brother in law, Larry Jeffers; and her beloved dog, Tanner.

Funeral service will be conducted Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens with Buford Brown officiating. Burial will be in New Marshfield Cemetery. Friends may call Friday at 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Marshfield Church of Christ. Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. Joan Hawk

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Published by The Athens Messenger on Nov. 11, 2024.

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14 Entries

Esteban Vazquez

December 5, 2024

Miss Mabel, oh so sweet as pie! I only knew you for a short amount of time post fall at O'Bleness but the light you brought to the floor was a forever kind of light.

Your energy and charisma was unmatched and your kindness was endless!

I'm grateful to have know you and am thankful for the light you continue to bring in this world.

Have fun with Jesus, I won't tell him about those potty words you used that one time lol.

Esteban Vazquez

Nannette Bricker

November 20, 2024

My deepest condolences Connie and Terry. You and your family's are in my prayers!

Robert & Susan Sebring

November 17, 2024

Condolences to Connie and Terry and families.

Margie Swope

November 16, 2024

We met Dale and Joan thru Terry, a great wildlife friend. Always so happy when they joined us for wildlife functions and to talk with them and see their contagious smiles. May fond memories, happy times make you smile when you think of Joan. She was a jewel.
Gary and Margie Swope

Jane Storer-Allison

November 14, 2024

Such a beautiful lady,always so kind. May she rest n peace..

Tad Cuckler

November 14, 2024

I formed a friendship with her at The Lindley Inn where I visited relatives. Joan was a delight! We played pranks on one another! We often discussed the "good ole days." We both enjoyed history! Prayers for the family!

Tuesdee Sharpe

November 14, 2024

My deepest condolences to the family! She was such a lovely lady!❤

Michelle Schall

November 13, 2024

Mabel was always smiling when I saw her at Lindley inn. She was so sweet to my Dad, Carl. She will be missed.

Michelle Schall

Larry and Millie Sapp

November 13, 2024

So sorry to hear the passing of Joan. She will be missed by many. A wonderful person and a friend from childhood. Prayers for the family.

Grace Coen

November 12, 2024

Sorry for your loss when our Loved ones pass it seems as part of our life is gone
Sue Meeks Hawk never knew your Husband or Mother-in-law but the obituary touched my heart
Love from Grace A. Coen & James D.Hayes

Shirley Dailey

November 12, 2024

Terry and family
she was such a sweet lady
my thoughts and prayers are woth you all

Ron & Wanda Llewellyn

November 12, 2024

We have such fond memories of Joan and were blessed to have been able to chat with her and Connie not too long ago. Ron always praised her for the noodles she brought to the Alumni Banquet. She was a special lady who we will always remember. Gid bring peace to all of you.

Ron and Wanda

Lois Dunn

November 12, 2024

Terry & Sue and family,
Your in my thoughts and prayers. Joann was the sweetest person. I know you'll miss her. We know that she's with our Lord & Savior.

Tami Hawk Taylor

November 12, 2024

Terry, Connie and all the families. My sincere condolences.

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