Audrey Hawkins

The beautiful soul of Audrey Hawkins, age 52, of Laurel, gained her angel wings on the evening of Wednesday, December 14th, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics after an 18 week battle with respiratory ailments.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 21st, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Born on September 12th, 1970, in Seoul, South Korea, she came to the United States to become the daughter of John and Sandra (Johnson) Webster. The family made their homes in Charles City, Grand Island, NE and then Marshalltown. Audrey graduated from the Marshalltown High School in 1988.

In December of 1989, she was united in marriage to David Wonders. They were blessed with two children- Jared and Nicole. On June 3rd, 2006, she was married to Craig Hawkins at the Green Castle Park near Ferguson. They made their home near Laurel all of their married lives.

Audrey was employed for 25.73 faithful years as a clerk at UPS. She loved her co-workers who became an extension to her family. She made sure her work day was finished by going to Planet Fitness.

This time of the year, her ministry involved making cookies for others- most of the time 200 dozen. All with the finest of ingredients for friends and family alike. She enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and flowers- especially Calla Lilies.

Left to cherish her are her husband Craig; her children- Jared Wonders of Phoenix and Nicole Wonders (C.J. Laffoon) of Nevada, IA; Caitlin Scully (John Tedesco) of Cedar Rapids and “daughter-in-law and son-in-law” Tiana (Andrew) Clayton of Estherville, five precious grandbabies- Peyton, Nova, Scarlet, Izzy and Maverick; her mother Sandra Baker; siblings- Terry (Jackie) Webster of Nevada, Kimberly (Amine) Cheklal of Jewell and Tammy (Tim) Rons of Ames; mother-in-law Barb Hawkins of Marshalltown, sister-in-law Dawn (Mark) Stallman; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In death, she rejoined her father John Webster, step-father Paul Baker, father-in-law Marv Hawkins and grandparents- Ray and Florence Johnson and Merritt and Peg Webster.

The family greatly appreciates the University of Iowa Medical 1C Unit West for their compassionate care. To all the doctors, nurses and staff, your kindness will never be forgotten.