Candace Elizabeth Katherine Hawkins' Obituary
In loving memory of our daughter, sister, friend and aunt. Candace Elizabeth Katherine Hawkins, 42 years old, went to be with our Lord on March 27, 2024.
She loved her family and friends fiercely and had a passion and pursuit for so many things she enjoyed in life; cooking, gardening, skiing, baseball, golf, football ,astronomy, the beach, serving others and so much more.
We know she was welcomed home into God’s loving arms and in a glorious reunion. Candace’s light will shine forever.
She was preceded in death by her father David Lane Hawkins. Grandfather Williams Hawkins, Grandmother and grandfather Jack and Letha Hindes. Uncles James and Barry Hindes. She is survived by her mother Cheryl Hindes Yoder, Stepfather Daniel Yoder, sisters Jennifer Hawkins Schwartz, Kristen Hawkins New. Brothers Chris (Charyell) Yoder, Andrew (Dana) Yoder, and Matthew (Angela) Yoder. Nephews Benjamin and Ryan Schwartz, Donavyn and Gavin Yoder, and Asher Busby. Nieces Destiney and Lylah Yoder. Grandmother Gail Hawkins and uncles Rick and William Hawkins. Many other family members.
Donations can be made in Candace’s name to: Haven women’s shelter or to Cooking Matters Detroit.
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