Geraldine Hawes

Geraldine Ruth Hawes, age 99, of Owosso, formerly of Elsie, Michigan died Friday, July 17, 2015 at her "We Care" home.
Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, Michigan on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Gary Hawes and Brad Hawes officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2015 from 5-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan and Monday morning from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the church.
Geraldine was born in Duplain Township, Michigan on November 29, 1915, the daughter of Russell Elmer and Blanche Lois (Cross) Ash. She resided most of her life in the Elsie area, moving to Owosso in 2012. On January 27, 1941 she married Jack Edward Hawes; Jack predeceased her on September 8, 2002.
Geraldine taught school in Elsie and Bannister Schools and several one-room country schools in the area. She enjoyed traveling, scrap booking, writing and reading her Bible. She was a member of the Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, Michigan. She taught Sunday school and wrote prayer cards on behalf of her church.
She is survived by son Gary and Carole Hawes, granddaughters; Bethany and Matt Schantz, Becky and Shawn Hale, grandson Brad and Lynne Hawes, 10 great grandchildren; Caleb, Jacob, Savannah, Danny, Gabe, Zach, Ashlee, Josiah, Elle, Molly and 1 niece Lois Wade. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Jack, 2 sisters; Lucile Wade, Arlene Holden, 2 brothers; Larry and Bob Ash.
Memorials may be made to Michigan Christian Campus Ministries or Duplain Church of Christ. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com
The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes of Elsie, Michigan.


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