Jeanne Colette Hanley

Jeanne is preceded in death by her parents, Bobby and Daisy Hawkins and her brothers, James and Irving. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters: April Genius (Christopher), Danielle Hanley and Jasmine Hanley; four grandchildren: Jaylen Fairnot, Christopher Genius, Ava Hanley and Gavin Faber, her siblings: Ralph Eric Hawkins (Beverly Mayrtice) and Pearl Hawkins, her nephews, Eric Hawkins, Jordan Pruitt and Alexander Hawkins, her niece, Anetta Hawkins, a host cousins, loving family and friends.

Jeanne was born in Harlem, NY to Bobby and Daisy Hawkins on January 30, 1958. She earned an Associates degree in Education. Jeanne was affectionately known as Chrissy to her friends and she was deeply loved and adored in professional and personal circles.

Jeanne married Lance Hanley in 1974 and they had three daughters: April, Danielle and Jasmine. Jeanne was deeply devoted to her children and she committed her life to improving education for all children. As a counselor at Women’s League Daycare Center, she helped to grow the school-age program. As a paraprofessional, Jeanne devoted her life to advocating for children being bussed to the suburbs for school with Project Concern. Memorable years were spent working with special needs students at Weaver High School.

Jeanne was deeply loved and she will be sorely missed.

Final services will be held at Carmon Community Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095, 860-688-2200.