Rosemarie Hawkins

July 6, 1947 - April 24, 2019

Rosemarie Hawkins, 71, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. She was born July 6, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri to Edward and Mayme (Williamson) Lanham. She was united in marriage to Charles Hawkins on November 4, 1972 in St. Louis, Missouri and to this union three sons were born. Rosemarie attended Central High School, she worked a variety of different jobs through the years She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother, who always put her family’s needs before her own. Rosemarie enjoyed playing bingo, crafting making wreaths, painting, decorating cakes, crocheting, sewing and making quilts. The best part of life was the memories she made with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Hawkins of Troy, MO; three sons: Steven Derby of O’Fallon, MO, Rick Cook and wife Suzie of Wentzville, MO and Denny Hawkins and wife Danielle of Troy, MO; grandchildren: Ricky Cook, Kayla Meyers, Steve Derby Jr., Holly Cook, Jacob Cook, Little Denny Hawkins and Charleigh Hawkins; one sister, Lisa Brady of St. Peters, MO; eight great-grandchildren and counting; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and Edward Lanham. Friends will be received from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel, located at 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the Troy Chapel. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made To Shriners Hospital for Children in care of KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel; P.O. Box 222, Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Ph.(636) 528-8221