Diann Hawkins, age 68, of Bowersville, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, April 26, 2024 at her daughter's residence surrounded by her family in Xenia. She was born September 20, 1955 in Jamestown, Ohio the daughter of James and Mary Faye (Barker) Lawson.

The last few years she was lovingly taken care of by her daughter Amy and her family, Bobby, Ethan and Brittany. Diann graduated from Greenview High School in Jamestown, Ohio. Diann worked for the Greenview Local Schools for over 30 years. She had formerly been a councilwoman in Bowersville. Diann was a very special and caring woman with a unique sense of humor. She loved shopping with her sister, Linda and being with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Diann would always have a dollar or two stuck in a "special place" ready to give to her kids.

Diann was always there for her family. She was the first to jump in and offer a helping hand any way she could. She enjoyed doing all kinds of crafts. Diann was a devoted wife, mother, nana, sister and aunt. She always treated her nieces and nephews like her own. Diann loved long talks with her Uncle Johnny Barker and going for walks around Bowersville. She loved swinging on her porch and talking to neighbors as they passed by.

She is survived by her daughters: Kimberly Thompson, and Amy (Bobby) Lucas; grandchildren: Travis (Tammy) Thompson, Lynn (Michael) Howell, Ethan Lucas and Brittany Lucas. sisters and brothers: Linda (Joe) Thompson; Ronnie Lawson, Kathy (Chuck) Norris, Danny Lawson and Janie Abling; 10 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews that she dearly loved, including special nieces: Pam Norris, her summer kid and Chrissy Davidson, her partner-in-crime. Also survived by special sister-in-law: Debbie Raplee; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Harry (Karen) Hawkins, Ed Hawkins, Dorothey Stenger, Charles (Trish) Hawkins and Doris (Danny) Hawkins.  In addition to her parents, Diann was preceded in death by her husband, Tom of 44 years and son: Tommy, her sister-in-law: Kathy Hawkins, Brothers-in-law: Bill and David Hawkins, "Hook" Stenger and "Coon" Conley; niece Kari and many other aunts and uncles.

The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Dayton and all the wonderful nurses for the exceptional care they provided; as well as everyone who came to visit Diann during her final days: Mabel (Tim); "Sister" Karen Applegate; Anna and Bill, Billy (Danielle), Phyllis and Virgil; Karen Hawkins, Patty Clark, Everly, Colton, Grace and Zach Davidson; and Makyna Carr.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Friday, May 3rd at Bowersville Church of Christ, 3138 Maysville St., Bowersville with Pastor Brent Smith and Rev. Richard Fisher co-officiating. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM Thursday, May 2nd at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. She will be buried at Silvercreek Cemetery, Jamestown following the service.