Edna Jean Hawkins
August 23, 1934 - June 27, 2026
Edna Jean Hawkins, age 91, of Middletown, DE, passed away at home on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Kilsyth, WV, on August 23, 1934, she was a daughter of the late William and Thelma (Raines) Boyd. Jean grew up in and was very proud of being from West Virginia. She made her career as a nurse’s aide and clinical technician at Ophthalmology Associates in Wilmington, DE, for over 20 years until her retirement.
Jean enjoyed traveling. She was an avid walker who appreciated the simple beauty of nature and peace that came with every step. Jean also loved listening to country and christian music. Above all else, Jean cherished her family and every moment spent with them, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her children, Kenneth Brooks, Harold Brooks, Carol Jensen, and Cheryl Davis; and sisters, Betty Lee Boyd, Mary Alice Carpenter, Barbara Ann Craddock, and Carolyn Sue Brooks. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, David W. Hawkins; children, Denise Guthrie (Mark), Sarah Miduski (Shannon), Beth Perry (Jeff), Stephanie Spina, and Nancy Neide; sister, Connie Cox; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Praise Assembly, 1421 South Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will be held privately.
Any loved ones who are unable to attend the service for Jean, may livestream the service by clicking here.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean’s memory to Praise Assembly, P.O. Box 9025, Newark, DE 19714 or online by clicking here.
Sherry Hunsucker
I have so many good memories of Jean and all our family get togethers. She always had a smile and big hug for me. I enjoyed teasing her about her ‘pearls of wisdom’. A very nice lady and I will miss her.
Tammy Lee Patterson
Grandma will be missed greatly. I haven’t gotten to see this side of my family in years and I love and miss them all. Condolences
Sondra Clendenen
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your loved one!
Sandy Clendenen
Susan Davis
Condolences from her Brooks family in WV. My dad was James Brooks and mom is Margaret. Please tell the family we all send our love 🙏and prayers
Tracey B
Please accept my deepest sympathy for this great, great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John
I love you aunt Jean we had so many memories together ❤️ the funniest was when we were in Hawaii When uncle John fell backwards while sitting down for the parade he yelled Jean Help with his legs up in the air
Doris Davis
Sorry for your loss. I just heard about it last night when Pastor announced it. She was a wonderful lady.