Baptized into the hope of Christ resurrection and Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church Carol I. Hawkins (nee Bennett) Dear Daughter of Isabelle Bennett of Shrewsbury, MO Loving Mother of Suzanne Nahrstedt of Shrewsbury, MO and Lori (Darrin) Janey of St. Louis, MO Cherished Grandmother of Carrie (Chris) and Jennifer (Michael) and Cherished Great Grandmother of Jonathon, Corey, Carolyn, Adam, Megan and Ryan Dear Sister of Barbara (Bernard) and Bruce (Betty) Carol I. Hawkins of Shrewsbury was born April 14, 1930 in Chicago, IL and entered into rest Thursday, March 4, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond Heights, MO. Carol lived out her Catholic faith through her generous spirit, showing through her actions that "it is more blessed to give than to receive." She was a devoted friend and reminded those closest to her that "every moment is precious." She loved visiting with friends, drinking coffee and beer, dancing and watching Cardinals baseball games. A funeral mass will be held at St. Michael's at a later date to be determined with a celebration of Carol's life gathering, for friends and family to follow.