Shari Ellis Hawkins

She was born on September 18, 1960, in Ft. Worth, Texas and grew up in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Springwoods High School Houston and Southwest Texas State University. An out-going person, who never met a stranger, Shari touched the lives of many and her ability to inject humor and joy into life will be remembered and cherished by us all. Her unconditional love toward others will be felt for generations to come.

She had bravely battled cancer for almost 5 years and faithfully lived each day with full confidence that God was in complete control of her life. She inspired everyone she met, holding fast to hope in all circumstances.

She was a talented artist, business entrepreneur, wife, mother, and friend to many. She will be remembered for her ability to put a smile on the faces of those around her with very little effort.

Shari was a loving wife to her beloved best friend and husband of 25 years, Bo. She was a loving and proud mother to three beautiful children who meant the world to her: Jonny 22, Jenna 18, and Jessi 16.

The world will not be the same without her, but we know that we will be reunited one day with her in the glorious presence of God. Heaven is rejoicing today and He has surely said, "Well done my good and faithful servant." Rest easy sweet Shari, your work here is finished, complete and lacking nothing.

Shari was preceded in death by her father Benton R. Ellis, DDS; maternal grandparents Thelma and Wesley Milligan, Sr.; paternal grandparents Jean and Thomas Ellis and Ola Mae Baker; uncle Wesley Milligan, Jr.

She is survived by her husband Bo Hawkins; son Jonathan Hawkins; daughters Jenna and Jessica Hawkins; parents Patricia and Bruno Wesolek; brother Benton R. Ellis, MD and wife Lynn; sister Jennifer Lynn Ellis; parents-in-law Retired Col Algin Seals and Elaine G.Hawkins, Sr.; sister-in-law Gwen Solis and husband Thomas; brother-in-law Randall Hawkins and wife Amy; aunts and uncles Sandra and Lowell Milligan, Sharon and Ron Weber and David Baker as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family would like to thank all those who so graciously gave of their time providing loving support in so many ways.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cornelia de Lange Syndrome CdLS Foundation -www.cdlsusa.org or Down Syndrome Foundation of San Antonio www.dsasa.org.