Donna Gail Hawkins

Donna Gail Hawkins, age 60 of Dayton. Passed away suddenly on January 31, 2019. Donna was born in Seymour, Indiana to the late James "Jim" and Jannetta "Mary" Johnson. She attended Waynesville High School and graduated from Wabash High School in Thorn Hill, TN in 1977. Donna married Walter Hawkins in 1980. Donna took great pride in her family. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife.

Donna was very active in her children's activities. She was a drill mom for Black Knight's JROTC. She loved animals and spending time outdoors. Her kind and gentle spirit would attract deer and other animals to her home. Donna was a loving, caring, and compassionate, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her brothers,Robert Johnson and Larry Johnson; and sister, Karen Johnson.

Donna is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Walter Hawkins; children, Christina Hawkins, William (Daleyonna) Hawkins, Nathaniel Hawkins, and LaKisha Leonard; grandchildren, Angel Rodriguez, Jonathan Hawkins, Kayonna Hawkins, Cheyanne Hawkins, Nathaniel Hawkins, Jr., William Hawkins, Jr., Ireland Hawkins, and Erin Hawkins; sisters, Sherry (Brad) Sheets, Betty Johnson, Novella (Kevin) Pyle, and Marilynn (Jerry) Young; brother, Byron Johnson; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

A Celebration of Donna's life will be held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Newcomer - North Chapel at 4pm. Visitation for two hours prior (2pm-4pm).

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