Anna Marie (Bales) Lewis Hawkins

Anna Marie (Bales) Hawkins Lewis, daughter of the late John G. and Mary Ellen (Rickerson) Bales, was born July 30, 1938 in Waynesville, Missouri where she grew up and attended school. On August 8, 1955, Anna was united in marriage to David M. Lewis in Waynesville, Missouri. They shared 29 years of marriage together and four children: Katharine, Johnny Lee, Calvin D. and David Dewayne. David preceded her in death in 1984. David and Anna moved to Seattle, Washington in 1957 and remained there until 1983. At that time, they relocated to Springfield until David passed away. Shortly after his passing, Anna moved back to Waynesville to be near her family. Anna was a hardworking woman and never was afraid to work. She worked for several years as a waitress at the Star Restaurant. She enjoyed visiting with the patrons and telling jokes. Anna was known as a feisty girl with a strong will, but with a heart of gold. She would help anyone in any way possible. She cared for her family so much that she would fight for them if need be. She put them first before anything else and was happy to be a mother and grandmother. At an early age, Anna made a very important decision in her life and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Anna went home to be with the Lord at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2012 in the Cox South Hospital of Springfield, Missouri having attained the age of 73 years, 6 months and 13 days. She will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved her. Anna leaves to cherish her memory her daughter: Katharine York (Michael) of Waynesville, MO; step sons: Johnny Lee Lewis of Auburn, WA and Calvin Lewis of the state of Washington; two brothers: Walter O’Dell Bales and Clifford “Paul” Bales both of Waynesville, MO; 9 grandchildren: Ashley Ann Sielky, Michael David York, Holly, Mickey, Casey, Christy, Jennifer Jo, Laura and Davie; several great grandchildren; Marie Marh (the midwife who delivered Anna); other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Anna was preceded in death by one son, David Dewayne Lewis; and five siblings: William Bales, Ellamay Helms, Marjorie Priddy, Junior Bales and Mildred Currall. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2012 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Rev. Danny Graves and Rev. David Brown officiating. The songs “In the Garden”, “Amazing Grace”, “Farther Along”, “When I Get to Where I’m Going” and “Go Rest High on that Mountain” were played. Serving as escorts were C.P. Bales, John Bales, Johnny Burgess, Bobby Sielky, Michael David York and Billy Bales, Jr. Serving as honorary escorts were Randy Lewis, Michael Bales and Jeff Beard.

Anna Marie (Bales) Lewis Hawkins

July 30, 1938 - February 12, 2012