St. Louis Cremation

Julia Ann Hawkins

October 25, 1939 – November 6, 2026

Julia Ann “Julie” Hawkins (née Sadowski), 87, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 25, 1939, she was the cherished daughter of the late Anthony “Tony” and Casimira Sadowski. Julie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert L. “Bob” Hawkins.

Julie loved her family wholeheartedly. To those lucky enough to call her their own, she was simply the best mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, and cousin. She expressed her love through the warmth of her home, especially in her kitchen, where she loved cooking and baking, always eager to test new recipes on willing family and friends. Julie appreciated life’s simple pleasures: a daily glass of wine or an occasional cocktail before supper, lively Monday games of dominoes with her church friends, and knitting hats to keep neighbors warm through donations to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. She was also an active, dedicated member of the Duchesne Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary in Florissant and held a lifetime membership with the De Soto Elks Lodge.

Her legacy of kindness, generosity, and joyful spirit lives on through her children, Christine (Matthew) Gray and Richard (Diane) Hawkins; her granddaughters, Jessica (CJ) Manganelli, Emily (Tyler) Rutherford, and Elizabeth Hawkins (fiancé Tyler Reed); her great-grandchildren, Damian Bruno, Trace Rutherford, Lucas Rutherford, and Hadley Reed. She will also be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her sisters, Mary (the late Ferral) Taylor and Antoinette “Toni” (Stephen) Lewis, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.

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