Cathy Jean Hawkins

Cathy Jean Hawkins, age 76, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born December 9, 1946 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late William and Elsie Franklin. She married Ronald Hawkins December 16, 1988. She worked for United Technologies in Peru for many years, as well as the Miami County Prison. She enjoyed crafts in her free time, and especially loved sewing. Cathy is remembered by family and coworkers as being fun with a mischievous spark. She was full of life. She would give the shirt off her back for anyone in need and had opened her home many times to people in need. She was a strong dependable loving grandmother. Cathy is survived by her husband Ronald Hawkins; children Charles Harner, Richard Harner, and Janet Wooten; grandchildren Joshua Galbraith, Alyssa Harner, Renee Harner, and Samuel Norman. She also leaves behind all of her siblings June Irwin, Wayne Franklin, Tom Franklin, Elsie Miller, and Diana Beesley. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday December 16th, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Bunker Hill Community Center 280 West Broadway Street, Bunker Hill, IN 46914. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution in Cathy's name to the Kokomo Humane Society as she was a true dog lover.