Effie Alice Hawkins passed away on Monday, Aug. 10. She was 83.

She was married to the late David L. Hawkins and was the daughter of Eugene Hibbs and Helen Hamilton Hibbs.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Rosalie Hibbs Swearingen. She was the loving mother of Katherine Ann Hawkins Thramer (Jerry), David Paul Hawkins (Iris), Jerry Lee Hawkins (Candie), Terry Lynn Hawkins (Michael) and Jennifer Kay Hawkins Leslie; grandmother of Ryan Thramer, Todd Thramer (Breanna), Breanna Hawkins (Anthony), Alicia Hawkins, Priscilla Hawkins, Hudson Hawkins, Magdelyn Hawkins, Alexandria (Ally) Leslie and Abigail (Abbi) Leslie; and great-grandmother of Kayla Marie Lum and Kylie Thramer.

She was born in Mannington, W. Va., on Feb. 19, 1932, and graduated from Mannington High School. She lived all over the United States as a Navy wife and settled in Oak Harbor, where she lovingly raised her family and was involved in scouting, Little League and softball. She enjoyed traveling in her RV and being with her dear friends. She was a longtime member of the First Reformed Church and volunteered with senior medical transportation and Meals on Wheels.

She will be remembered for her contagious smile and giving heart.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the First Reformed Church, 250 SW 3rd Ave. in Oak Harbor.

Please visit whidbey memorial.com to sign the online guest book. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the American Red Cross may be made.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the Summer Hill Assisted Living administrator, nurses, staff, caretakers and fellow residents for the loving care and kindness they gave to Alice.