Carolyn June Michels-Hawkinson, 77, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. Carolyn was born in Detroit, Michigan to Earl and Dorothy (Houck) McNeice, the first born of their five children. She graduated from Cody High School in the Class of '61. Carolyn enjoyed her working career as a teller, retiring in 2004 from Comerica Bank. In her spare time, Carolyn enjoyed "oldies" music, was a devout Elvis fan, enjoyed trips to the casino, travel, visiting her family and especially time with her grandchildren including all of the family celebrations.
Carolyn is survived by her husband Carl Hawkinson, sons, James Michels and Bryan (Kim) Michels; step-children, Mike (Cynthia) Hawkinson, Sherry (David) Chase, Danny Hawkinson, Pam (Steve) Bowling and Jamie (Julie) Hawkinson; grandchildren, Jim (Akaisha) Michels, Emily (Matt) Michels-Goralski, Joshua Michels and Mareena Michels; step-grandchildren, Emma Hawkinson, Logan Chase, Olivia Chase, Kyle Bowling, Dylan Bowling, and Makayla Bowling; 3 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Shirley McNeice, Terry (Wyatt) David, Cindy (Mark) Hiltunen, and Ron (Joan) McNeice; brothers-in-law, Nick (Donna) Michels, Gary (Sue) Michels, Eric (Jenny) Michels; sister-in-law, Tami Michels-Weeks.
In addition to her parents, Carolyn was pre-deceased by her first husband, James Michels.
Family and friends may visit on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 8:00 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 West Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations in memory of Carolyn may be made to Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford, Michigan 48381.
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Milford United Methodist Church1200 Atlantic Street, Milford, Michigan 48381
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