Roxanne Hawkins
January 26, 1955 ~ January 3, 2023
Roxanne Jo Hawkins, 67, of Columbus, died on January 3, 2023, at Columbus Regional Hospital.
Roxanne was born January 26, 1955, in Fort Lewis, Washington, the daughter of Norval and Mary (Fulton) Sweeney. She was preceded in death by her companion, Roger Dailey.
Roxanne graduated from Columbus High School in 1973. She later received her Bachelor’s degree in education from Ball State University. She was a member of the Bible Church in Columbus. Roxanne loved her family and friends. She enjoyed reading and dancing. Roxanne will be remembered for being a very positive person and a committed woman of faith, that regularly attended Bible study. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
The funeral will be at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Jewell Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor David Marvin officiating. Calling will be from 3:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Burial will be at Garland Brook Mausoleum near her son, Nikolas.
Memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation through the funeral home and to the family to help with final expenses.
Survivors include her father, Norval Sweeney, and his companion Vickie Smith; her sons, Dustin Kyle Hawkins of Edinburgh, and Ryan Joseph Hawkins of Crown Point; a sister, Jaci (Rick) Ratliff of Indianapolis; a brother, Douglas Sweeney of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Aubrey Claire Hawkins, Delanee Sue Hawkins, and Stoan Nikolas Hawkins.
She was preceded in death by her mother, and son Nikolas Tyler Hawkins.
Services were entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.
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I just saw Roxanne on Saturday down at The Brick. We had a great conversation and she seemed just fine. I’m so happy I ran into her and I’m so sad she is gone. She was truly a very nice person. Sending lots of love to all the family.
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So sorry for your loss. Such a special person.
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Roxanne was an excellent preschool teacher in Koyuk, Alaska. I was blessed to know and work with her.
I met her through daycare in Westport, IN. My boys and hers were close. She is in Heaven now
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Roxanne your smile and love of life will always be remembered.
I was able to get to know Roxanne when I worked at BCSC and she supported students with disabilities. Roxanne was a consummate professional and treated everyone with respect. Years later when I was going through a divorce, she joined me at Planet Fitness each week to work out and talk. She provided advice and really helped me get through a difficult time. I will always remember her fondly. Her impact on the lives of others will never be forgotten. She left this world having made it a better place.
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We had many good times on the baseball field with our sons. You will be missed greatly. The Unger Family
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Always a bright spirit shining…
I first met Roxanne when I was in high school and later shared rides from Ball State to Columbus on weekends and holidays. Roxanne was a beautiful soul. I am so sorry she is no longer physically here with us but rejoice in knowing that her spirit lives on in eternity. Blessings to her family who grieve this beautiful angel – she was one of a kind.
Roxanne was my Recreation Leader at Atterbury Correctional Unit. She was loved by staff and inmates. She was passionate about her work and had a true desire to help others. Heartfelt condolences to her family. The world has lost a beacon of light.