Barbara Jean Hawkins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara Jean Hawkins, 90, of Medicine Lodge, KS, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born on January 26, 1931 in Zenda, KS, the daughter of James Bailey and Cora (Newberry) Bailey. Barbara was married to the late B. Albert Hawkins. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1982. Barbara was a teacher and graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield, KS, where she played tennis and basketball. She then attended NW Oklahoma State in Alva, OK. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Medicine Lodge and the Pilot Club, Redhats, Delta Kappa Gamma, Mary Martha Circle, KNEA, Order of the Eastern Star and was a Red Cross Volunteer. She was an avid NASCAR fan. Surviving are one son, Albert Joseph “A.J.” (Sherry) Hawkins of Wichita, KS; one daughter, Carol (Casey) Ward of Medicine Lodge, KS; three grandchildren, Tiffany (Taylor) Hughes of Pratt, KS, Albert “Bert” (Ashley) Hawkins of Wichita, KS, and Tyler (Brandace) Ward of Medicine Lodge, KS; three great-grandchildren, Kynley and Kyndra Hughes and Journey Hawkins; one brother, John (Marge) Bailey of Wichita, KS; one sister, Bonnie Bailey of Medicine Lodge, KS; and one sister-in-law, Joyce Zimmerling of Wichita, KS. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, James Kenneth “J.K.” Hawkins; two brothers and their spouses, Jim (Phyllis) Bailey and Joelee (Mildred) Bailey; one sister and her spouse, Betty (Joe) Dirks; and brother-in-law and spouse Bill (Sue) Hawkins. Visitation will be on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with family present from 5-7 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Medicine Lodge, KS with Pastor Paul Stephens officiating. Burial will be at Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony, KS. Memorials may be made to the Barbara Hawkins Education Scholarship Fund, in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com.

Barbara Jean Hawkins

January 26, 1931 - March 31, 2021