Norma Jean Hawkins

1934 - 2015

Norma Jean Hawkins obituary, 1934-2015, Wichita, KS

Norma Jean Hawkins

1934 - 2015

BORN

1934

DIED

2015

Norma Hawkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 11, 2015.
Hawkins, Norma Jean (Ford), 80, passed away February 7, 2015. She was born July 7, 1934 in Wichita, KS to Cecil Ray Ford and Ida Ruth Vaughn. She graduated from North High in 1952. Norma married her childhood sweetheart, R. Kell Hawkins, on June 13, 1954. Together they created a group of insurance companies that will continue on as their legacy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kell. She is survived by her son, Ron Kell and his wife Cindy; daughter, Sherri and her husband Jim; four grandchildren, Bob Hawkins and his wife Kara, Matt Fouts and his wife Lisa, C.J. and her fiancé David Damm and Brett Hawkins; six great-grandchildren, Dominik, Raef, Luke, Clare, Anna and Sophie and many more beloved family members and friends. Memorial services will be held at 12:00 pm Friday, Feb. 13 at Tanganyika Wildlife Park. Luncheon will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Norma J. Hawkins to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kansas, 125 S. Washington #100, Wichita, KS 67202 or Tanganyika Wildlife Park Species Survival Fund, 1000 S. Hawkins Lane, Goddard, KS 67052.

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February 18, 2015

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February 16, 2015

Brent & Ann Wilson posted to the memorial.

February 13, 2015

Patricia Kready (Donnelly) posted to the memorial.

February 18, 2015

Sherri, I just received the news about your mother. She was a beautiful lady and will be deeply missed! May you find comfort knowing your mother will be with you in spirit always. Sorry for your loss. Your friend, Kimberly Eaton, Superior Office, Wichita, KS

Brent & Ann Wilson

February 16, 2015

Norma was such a lovely, gracious woman. She was always so kind to us and everyone we saw her interact with. We feel lucky to have known her.

Patricia Kready (Donnelly)

February 13, 2015

I was sorry to hear of Norma's passing. She was a wonderful woman that I feel honored to have known. My deepest sympathies to her family.

Pat Janowski

February 13, 2015

Ron and Sherri, I am so sorry to hear about Norma. Norma was a very special lady!!

John & Marilyn Mueller

February 12, 2015

Such a kind and gentle woman. We so enjoyed our time with both Norma and Kell. And now two bright stars shine brightly, together again in the sky.

Fred&Frank Minton

February 11, 2015

What a sweet lady.We grew up together as we were neighbors,classmates,Waco,Horace Mann,North&OU

John & Cindy Raab

February 11, 2015

Cindy and I are very sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Hawkins. Our prayers go out to the Hawkins family.

God Bless.

February 11, 2015

Curt & I were so devastated to hear of Norma's death. Both Kell & Norma were wonderful friends. The world is a little lonelier now. Pat Gardner

Daryle Klassen

February 11, 2015

It is impossible to acknowledge the passing of Norma Hawkins without mention of the dynamic marriage of Norma Ford to Kell Hawkins. Here was a model marriage of accomplishment and love. The North High class of 1952 was highly privileged to have had Norma and Kell in our midst.
Daryle Klassen
Loveland, Colorado

Bob & Dorothy Dody

February 11, 2015

We were saddened to hear of Norma's passing! Our love and sympathy go out to her family!

Pat Greenway

February 11, 2015

My condolances to the entire Hawkins family. Keep your memories close...they do help.

February 11, 2015

The world was a better place because Norma was here with us for so many wonderful years. She was always a delight to be around. This picture of her with her bright smile is the way we will remember her.

Rob & Linda Coombs

Barbara Davis Brown

February 11, 2015

I was so sorry to hear about Norma. We knew each other from the age of 5. We took dancing together for a lot of years and went through school together. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Alaire Hockett-McCune

February 11, 2015

So very sorry for your loss.

February 10, 2015

Norma was a wonderful woman. I am sorry for your loss.

February 10, 2015

We're sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Norma back when she was a young girl. She and my sister Janet (Thompson) Franklin used to call each other every morning to see what each was wearing to school. These are pleasant memories to me. Janet died in July of 2007.
Rev. Edward J. and Sharon Thompson

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