Ira Ann Hawkins of Arcadia Missouri passed away October 12, 2023, in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 90 years. She was born February 22, 1933, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Ira Lee and Anna Madge (Sanders) Lewis.
On September 20, 1951, she was united to the love of her life, Paul Vernis Hawkins who preceded her in death on April 8, 2014. To this union four children were born: Paula Warren (Ronnie) of Annapolis, Missouri, Lisa Brooks of Ironton, Missouri, Gary Paul Hawkins of Sedalia, Missouri, and Rebecca Bradshaw (Sonny) of Columbia, Missouri. Ira Ann is also survived by five beloved grandchildren: Scott Warren (Sloane) Suzi Lorenz (Chris), Gynnah Gaudreau (Kelly Tyler), Ryan Brooks, and Corey Brooks; eight great grandchildren: Clayton, Addie, Taylor, Jordan, Sawyer, Logan, Leilah, and Reece, two great great grandchildren: Cashton and Cord, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends. 
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in...