Karon Sue Hawkins

Karon Sue Hawkins, 73, of Monett passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 2, 2022.
She was born on Sept. 26, 1948 in Monett, daughter of the late Jake and Ester (Powell) Johnson. She graduated from Monett High School with the class of 1966. She volunteered for many years as treasurer for the Boy Scouts Troop #38 and later was involved with Dining for Diabetes.
She had worked as a lab technician for Cox Monett Hospital for over 39 years, retiring on her birthday in 2017. She was a lifetime active member of New Site Baptist Church.
On Dec. 23, 1966, at New Site Baptist Church she married Joe Hawkins. To this union, they had three children.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Joe, of the home; two sons, Brad Hawkins (Deeanna) of Monett and Terry Hawkins (Jennifer) of Purdy; one daughter, Rachel Aldridge (Benny) of Purdy; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Orville and Charles Grooms.
Visitation was at New Site Baptist Church from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Funeral services were at New Site Baptist Church at 10 a.m. on Friday. Memorial contributions have been suggested to New Site Cemetery in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.