Hawkins, Effie Alice
Effie Alice Hawkins passed away on Monday, August 10, 2015. She was 83. She was married to the late David L. Hawkins and was the daughter of Eugene Hibbs and Helen Hamilton Hibbs. She was preceded in death by her sister Rosalie Hibbs Swearingen. Loving Mother of Katherine Ann Hawkins Thramer (Jerry), David Paul Hawkins (Iris), Jerry Lee Hawkins (Candie), Terry Lynn Hawkins (Michael), and Jennifer Kay Hawkins Leslie. Grandmother of Ryan Thramer, Todd Thramer (Breanna), Breanna Hawkins (Anthony), Alicia Hawkins, Priscilla Hawkins, Hudson Hawkins, Magdelyn Hawkins, Alexandria (Ally) Leslie, Abigail (Abbi) Leslie, and Great Grandmother of Kayla Marie Lum and Kylie Thramer. She was born in Mannington, West Virginia on February 19th, 1932 and graduated from Mannington High School. She lived all over the United States as a Navy wife and settled in Oak Harbor where she lovingly raised her family and was involved in scouting, little league and softball. She enjoyed travelling in her RV and being with her dear friends. She was a long time member of the First Reformed Church and volunteered with senior medical transportation and meals on wheels. She will be remembered for her contagious smile and giving heart. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, September 25, 2015, 10:00 AM at the First Reformed Church, 250 SW 3rd Avenue in Oak Harbor. Memorials are suggested to the American Red Cross. Please visit whidbeymemorial.com to sign the online guest book. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the Summer Hill Assisted Living administrator, nurses, staff, caretakers, and fellow residents for their loving care and kindness given to Alice.