Wanda Hawkins Thompson, 77, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026 at the Country Club Rehabilitation Campus in Newton Falls, Ohio.

Wanda was born on June 14, 1948, daughter of Eugene “Gene” and Doris Garland Hawkins in Warren, Ohio.

She was a proud graduate of Newton Falls High School, Class of 1966. She was a founding member of the Hi-Fi Club that worked tirelessly sponsoring weekly dances for the youth of the community.  Later she served on the Parks and Recreation Committee.

Her passion in life was serving the VFW through the Ladies Auxiliary, where she served as President for many years. Her greatest honor was being chosen to be President of the VFW “District 8” of Ohio.

She is survived by her daughters, Tonya Dasch and Jeanette (Jeremy) Willoughby; her grandchildren, Brenden, Amber, Cody, Djay, and Tyson; her great grandchildren, Jeremy, Jaxson, Addilyn, Rogan, and Mia; her sisters, Sandee (Jack) Mathews, and Kathy Rapczak; her nephews and nieces, Kirk (Stephanie) Mathews, Brad (Meredith) Mathews, Beth (Doug) Kereszturi, Kristie (John) Drake,  and Davie (Jen) Rapczak; and her Best Friend, Cher Gumino Waldorf.

In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her brother, Kenny Hawkins on December 17, 2025 and her brother-in-law, David Rapczak.

Services will be held at Bernard P. Borowski Memorial Home located at 30 Ridge Road, Newton Falls at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 11, 2026.  Calling hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to the service. Pastor Reid Lamport will be the officiant. Wanda will be laid to rest at the Lutheran Cemetery. Cremation has taken place.