Shirley A Hawes

May 7, 1943 - October 13, 2020

Shirley Ann Hawes (nee Annan), 77, of Delran, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 13, 2020. Loving wife of 56 years to Ralph Hawes Jr. Beloved mother to Karen Winkelspecht (Mark), Kristen Rider (Lou), and Scott D. Hawes (DJ). Devoted grandmother to Lauren Winkelspecht, Ryan Winkelspecht (Jill), Morgan Band (Josh), Kristopher Rider, and Cameron Rider. Beloved sister to Doris Sams (Bill). She was born in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia and was a 1961 graduate of Frankford High School. She went on to work at Bell Telephone Company in Philadelphia before starting a family in Riverton, NJ. Shirley then lived in Delran, NJ, for 52 years and regularly attended The First Baptist Church of Cherry Hill with her mother, until its closing. She was the happiest spending time with her grandchildren, shopping, baking and loved all things patriotic. A gathering and celebration of life for friends and family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, Samaritan Gift Processing Center, PO Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425, https://samaritannj.org/giving/.