Janet Hawkins

Janet Sue Hawkins, 67, of Circleville passed from this world on December 8, 2021, at Ohio Health Berger Hospital in Circleville. She was born August 18, 1954, to the late Orlie and Norma Jean (Free) Shanton in Chillicothe. She was a 1972 graduate of Westfall High School.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Michael Shanton. She married the love of her life the late David Hawkins in August of 1974. She is survived by her brothers William (Linda) Shanton and David Shanton of Chillicothe; her sister Carol Beatty of Washington Court House; her son Brian (Shawna) Hawkins of Chillicothe; five grandchildren Cole (Leah), Trace, and Austin Hawkins of Circleville and Nick and Alexia Hawkins of Chillicothe; and many nieces and nephews.

She retired after over 20 years from Walmart. Janet was one of the kindest souls ever to be in this world. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a heart of gold that touched so many of our lives. She will be tremendously missed by all that loved and knew her.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, December 30, 2021, from 10am until 1pm at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, 151 East Main Street, Circleville prior to a 1pm funeral service followed by burial at Reber Hill Cemetery.