Barbara Jean Hawkins, 90, of Medicine Lodge, Kansas, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.

She was born on January 26, 1931, in Zenda, Kansas, the daughter of James Bailey and Cora (Newberry) Bailey. Barbara was married to the late B. Albert Hawkins. He preceded her in death on June 28, 1982.

Barbara was a teacher and graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, where she played tennis and basketball. She then attended Northwestern Oklahoma State in Alva. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Medicine Lodge and the Pil...