Barbara E. Hawkins

February 15, 1946 - December 26, 2020

Barbara E. Hawkins, age 74 of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 15, 1946 in Bryn Mawr, PA. Mrs. Hawkins built a lifelong career as a nurse, beginning with Fair Acres Nursing Home in Media, PA, continuing as a school nurse for the Arch Diocese of Philadelphia, and culminating at Divine Providence Village, in Springfield, PA, from which she retired. Following her retirement to Delaware, she dedicated several years at Brandywine Living at Seaside Pointe in Rehoboth Beach. Mrs. Hawkins enjoyed everything coastal living had to offer, particularly walks along the water and relaxing at the beach. Her creativity was nurtured by crafting, floral arranging, and decorating for the holidays. She always loved attending local craft shows. Above all, Mrs. Hawkins cherished time spent with those she held most dear. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Mary Fred; and her brother, Joe Love. She is survived by her beloved husband of 34 years, Glenn Hawkins of Rehoboth Beach, DE; her children: Larry Daley (Connie) of CO, Robert Daley of PA, Catherine Esque (James) of DE, Debra Kirkner (Walter) of DE, Kimberly Dolt (Richie) of WVA, Amy Johnson (David) of CA, and Paul Smargissi (Heather) of PA; her grandchildren: Jennifer, Larry, Megan, Samantha, Tommy, Timmy, Maggie, BJ, Jonathan, Melanie, Amber, James, Christopher, Richard, Matthew, Danny, Taylor, Tessa, Jackie, Lydia, Annika, Archer, Sterling, Logan, Sophia, Nicole, and Jacob; her 26 great-grandchildren; her brother, Robert O'Boyle of PA; and her sister, Vickie Konigsbauer of DE. A Celebration of Life via livestream will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM. All are invited to join the stream by visiting: http://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/permalink/9779666/LTWebcast Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no in person service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Mrs. Hawkins' memory to the Susan B. Komen Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380. or https://ww5.komen.org/donate/donate. Please sign the online guestbook located on the tribute page.