Julia Welles Hawkins's obituary , Passed away on October 22, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Julia Welles Hawkins

February 10, 1916 - October 22, 2024 (108 years old)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Julia Welles Hawkins's obituary , Passed away on October 22, 2024 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Julia Welles Hawkins

February 10, 1916 - October 22, 2024 (108 years old)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Julia Welles Hawkins Obituary

The passing of Julia Welles Hawkins of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, born in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 22, 2024 at the age of 108. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Julia Welles Hawkins to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Julius Marius Welles and Margaret McGuire Welles; and her husband Murray F. "Buddy" Hawkins, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Murray F. "Lad" Hawkins (Mindy) of Jacksonville, FL, Warren S. Hawkins (Betty) of Asheville, NC, Margaret H. Matens (Jack) of Sewanee, TN and Julia "Jugie" Battle (Joe) of Salem, OR; her grandchildren, Morgan M. Matens (Greg), Murray Matens Kimball (Bryan) and Cooper H. Battle (Loxley); her sister Mickey Welles McCall; her granddaughter Mandy Hawkins; and also, Ender H. Kimball and Lewin L. Kimball. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, and their children and grandchildren.

Memorial donations can be made to the LSU Hilltop Arboretum, a place Julia helped to found and one she has supported for decades: LSU Hilltop Arboretum donations.



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