Joan

Hawkins

Joan Carol Hawkins was born on December 28, 1941, in Oxford, Mississippi, to the late John Armstrong and Annie Bell (Webb) Armstrong.

Affectionately known as Joanie to family and friends and Granma Joanie to her grandchildren. She was the youngest of the four children.

Joan moved up north to Toledo and Detroit at an early age, finally settled in Toledo, Ohio. Joan went to several schools, Sherman, Spring, Robinson and Woodward High School.

Joan eventually married Daniel Hawkins in the late 1960's. Joan lived a simple life rooted in love, dedication and connection. She worked as a License Practical Nurse at Toledo, Hospital for over 30 years. Demostrating unmatched commitment and reliability taking care of patients in need.

She was a faithful member of Greater Faith Church, under the leadership of Pastor Melvin Barnes.

Joan had a special love for baking, reading cookbooks and ordering items from QVC. She loved shopping at JC Penny's, Dillards and Kohls.

Joanie was preceded in death by Parents John Armstrong and Annie Bell Armstrong; brothers Robert Armstrong, Melvin Armstrong; infant sister Dorothea Armstrong and beloved husband Daniel Hawkins.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory son Anthony (Cheryl) Armstrong; six grandchildren Shalise Jones, David (Madelyn) Armstrong, Leteasha (Anthony), Van DeVelde, Arlee Shaquille and Autumn Armstrong; nine great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.

Joan also had a deep love for her adopted niece Rhonda Odoms Marshall and adopted nephew Robbie Odoms.

Joan will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family and friends and all of those that knew her.

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