Linda Hawkins

Linda (Davis) Hawkins, 83, of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Franciscan Health Lafayette.

She was born October 21, 1942, in Terre Haute, IN, to the late Edward and Ione (Cliff) Davis.

Linda graduated from Paul C. Schulte Catholic School in Terre Haute. She later received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University and her master’s degree from Purdue University.

Her marriage of over 60 years was to Richard C. “Dick” Hawkins and he survives.

Linda worked as a teacher for Tippecanoe School Corporation at Wea Ridge, Burnett Creek and Battle Ground schools for many years before retiring.

She was a member of the Catholic Church and Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. She enjoyed reading, traveling, art, cooking, stitching and her dogs. In her spare time, she volunteered at Franciscan Hospital and CASA.

Surviving with her husband, Richard C. “Dick” Hawkins of Lafayette, is a daughter, Kathleen Hawkins (partner Mark Kennedy) of Lafayette and a son, Scott (wife Kelli) Hawkins of West Lafayette. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Kelci Kennedy, Alexandra (husband Mason) Schutz and Jakob (wife Kylee) Hawkins as well as four great grandchildren, Kaliyah, Kalila, Grae and Georgia.

Linda was preceded in death by two sisters, Michelin Newton and Jean Lentini.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm until the time of the service at 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, IN 47909 with Father David Buckles officiating.  Interment will follow at Meadow View Cemetery in Lafayette.

You may leave condolences and memories at www.soller-baker.com