Lincoln – Brenda D. Hawkins, 67, of Lincoln, passed away in Decatur, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Services for Brenda will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with Mr. Tony Billingsley officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Brenda Denise Leigh was born September 22, 1957, the daughter of Sargent and Reba Burks Leigh. She was united in marriage to Jeffrey Hawkins on December 1, 1984. He survives.
Brenda is also survived by four daughters: Melissa (Ryan) Brune, Chelsea (Nick) Brewer, Shelby (Nick) Allen, and Caitlin (Matt Sledge) Hawkins; one sister Karen (Dave) Bell; and six grandchildren: Ryan Comstock, Kierstin Allen, Abbi Allen, Skylin Wombles, Holden Brewer, and Sawyer Brewer.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Brenda graduated from Eureka High School in 1975. She then graduated from the Bloomington School of Practical Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Brenda retired from Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) where she taught in the field of medical assisting. Prior to MTI, she worked in doctors’ offices in Lincoln. She also held the Director of Nursing position at Chestnut Health Systems where she supported those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Her favorite place to nurse was with the residents at Heritage Manor. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her dog, Curly, corresponding with her former students, and reading.
Memorials may be made to National Psoriasis Foundation or Ruby’s Rescue & Retreat in McLean.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.
