Patricia “Patty” (Ryan) Hawkins

Patricia “Patty” Hawkins (nee Ryan) was born on December 7, 1954 and passed on August 27, 2025.

A gifted writer and storyteller, whose imagination transported the reader beyond the ordinary. She was deeply compassionate and felt true joy when helping and encouraging her children and others to see their potential and unique gifting. She was a lover of books and words. a curious spirit, with a unique way of seeing the world. A self-described temptress and earth mother, she found beauty in nature and the stars and used astrology as another outlet to inspire. Patricia was also an ally to the Pride community, with a heart for those excluded or misunderstood. Those who knew Patricia will remember her creativity, and the way she made life feel just a little more magical.

Dear wife of Greg Hawkins for 31 years; daughter of the late James and Margaret Ryan; mother of Zack (Amy) Austin, Rebecca (Jeff) Mornhinweg, Sarah (Eric) Roth, Jaime (Jason) von Seelen, and Emily Hawkins; sister of Barb (Bill) Yoffie, Carol (Brian) Hastings, James W. (Joan) Ryan Jr, John (Shawn) Ryan, Joe Ryan, and Rob Ryan; grandmother of Jacob (Joselyn), Abby, Cora, Sylvie, Cecily, Margo, Tyne, Liam, Ewan, Joe (Lisa), Philip, Victor, Ginger, Naomi, Charlotte, Jack, Caylee, Hezekiah, and Kadence; sister in law to Ken (Jan) Hawkins, Glen (Tina) Hawkins, and Karen (David) Abegg, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend.

Visitation at Fey Funeral Home on Thursday, September 4 from 5-8 p.m. with a service at 6:30 p.m. Private burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. 

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