Wanda Hawkins

Wanda J. Hawkins
1943-2016
St. Johnsbury, VT

Heaven has gained another angel.  Wanda (Jenness) Hawkins, age 73, of St. Johnsbury, VT, passed away on January 2, 2017.

Wanda was born in Hardwick, VT on August 26, 1943, the daughter of Harold “Pete” and Marion Bertha (Chase) Jenness. She was raised and educated in St. Johnsbury, graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1962. With another 2 years of business college, Wanda spent her career working in various offices to include Fairbank Scales for 26 years and Riverside Life Enrichment Center for 10 years.

Wanda was a past member of Grace United Methodist Church,  BPW and many other community clubs and organizations. She loved being with people.  After retiring, Wanda enjoyed over 10 years of volunteering at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital's front desk.

She is survived by 2 daughters: Paula Pezdirtz (Stephen) of New Castle, DE and Marla Waring (Erik) of Kirby, VT; her brother: Gary Jenness (Marge) of Lancaster, NH;  4 grandchildren: Krystal Brown,  Ryan Brown, Taylor (Elizabeth) Waring and Nigel Waring; a great-grandchild: Ari and his expected sibling; a close cousin: Connie Libbey (Dave) of Lyndonville, VT; 2 close friends: Bonnie Benoit of St. Johnsbury, VT, and Donald Haslam of Lyndonville, VT;

She was predeceased by her Father, Mother and Nephew Jason Jenness.

Family and friends may call on the family from 1-3PM on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Sayles Funeral Home, 525 Summer Street in St. Johnsbury, VT. A service will follow at 3PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are asked to be made in Wanda's name to Caledonia Home Health Care & Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury VT 05819, or the NVRH Auxiliary, PO Box 905, St. Johnsbury VT 05819.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.saylesfh.com.