Mercedes Barr Hawkins

Mercedes Barr Hawkins, age 90 of Kettering, passed away January 30, 2015. She was born February 22, 1924 in Lancaster, OH to the late Russell and Esther Hammack. She was also preceded in death by two husbands: Blue Barr and C. Collin Hawkins; sister, Doris McMillen; and brother, Howard Hammack.

Mercedes is survived by her children: Linda (Don) Emerick and Brian W. "Bill" (Carole) Barr; step-son, Wilson T. "Biff" (Janet) Barr; grandchildren: Annette (Don) Packard, Deneen (Brian) Nock, Jason (Robin) Barr, Kris (Mike) Holt and Craig Barr; great-grandchildren: Kaylee, Christopher, Cody, Maicee, Victoria, Olivia, Jeffrey, Sydney and Lily; and sister, Marvene Sheets.

A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd., where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, from 10-11 am. Burial to follow at Ferncliff Cemetery, Springfield.

The family would like to thank Brookdale Hospice, especially Jo Ellen Justice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mercedes' memory to Brookdale Hospice, 280 Walden Way, Room 901, Dayton, OH 45440.