Joyce R. Hawkinson

February 24, 1942 - March 30, 2016

Joyce R. Hawkinson (nee Sabados) Joyce R. Hawkinson was born the daughter of the late Peter and Harriet Sabados on February 24, 1942 in Hammond, Indiana, and passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2016, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL at the age of 74 years. Joyce was united in marriage to Edward J. Hawkinson, who preceded her in death in 2003. To this blessed union two children we born, Keith Hawkinson and Eric Hawkinson. She is survived by her two sons; Keith Hawkinson and wife, Linda and Eric Hawkinson and wife, Kathie; Adored grandmother of Alex, Connnor and Paige Hawkinson and Kenneth Kolokolo; Dear sister of Betty Boskey and husband, Jim and the late Daniel Sabados. Also left to mourn her passing are numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and her precious life long "Club Friends". Preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Edward J. Hawkinson and brother Daniel Sabados. Formerly of Country Club Hills, IL Joyce most recently resided in Minooka and was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Minooka. She dearly loved her faith, her family and her friends. She will be remembered as a loving mother, a caring grandmother, wonderful sister, dear aunt a loyal friend with a beautiful, sweet and kind soul. You are not forgotten, loved one. Nor will you ever be. As long as life and memory last, we will remember thee. Funeral Service for Joyce R. Hawkinson will begin at 9:15 AM, Monday, April 4, 2016 at The Maple Funeral Home, located at 24300 W. Ford Rd, Channahon to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Minooka where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM. Fr. Tuan Van Nguyen officiating. Interment Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Frankfort, IL. For those wishing to leave lasting memorials the family asks that you please consider Catholic Charities. Visitation from 3:00 to 7:00 PM on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at The Maple Funeral Home. For information www.themaplefuneralhome.com or 815. 467-1234