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Christine Hawkins

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Christine J. Hawkins, age 62, passed away July 15, 2017, at home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Chris was born in Greenfield, Indiana on August 19, 1954 to the late Lloyd Keith and Irma Jean (Wilson) Ellis. She attended high school in Knightstown, Indiana and Indiana University in Bloomington. Chris married Jeffrey L. Hawkins on August 24, 1974 and immediately moved to Arkansas, living in Pine Bluff, Jonesboro, and Fayetteville. Chris was a homemaker, housewife, and loving mother and enjoyed all the hard work and precious rewards that came with being a mother. She also enjoyed reading, birding, and antiquing. Chris is survived by her husband, Jeff; her children Joseph A. Hawkins of Fayetteville, Carrie L. (Mrs. Bryan) Galante of Conifer, Colorado, Timothy J. Hawkins and his wife Bomee Lee of Springdale, Arkansas; grandchildren, Laken and Milo Hawkins, Nolyn and Laura Galante, and Leah Lee Hawkins. She is also survived by her brother, Kenneth (Bev) Ellis of Jonesboro, Indiana. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. In accordance with her wishes, no services will be held. Memorials may be made to the donors' charity of choice. To place an online tribute visit www.nelsonberna.com.

Published July 19, 2017

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