Terry Lynn Hawkings

Terry Lynn Hawkings, age 63, of Winona, MN, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Terry was born June 7, 1961, the daughter of Larry and LeAnn (Hunting) Lessley in Chico, CA. She met the love of her life, Robert Hawkings, when they were acting in a play, at their very first rehearsal. They were united in marriage June 20, 1982 in Chico. Terry loved helping other people. She was very involved in the Winona community, serving on the board for The Great River Shakespearian Festival, volunteering for Live at the Levee, The Eagles and the Winona Chapter of the Exchange Club. She was a welcoming and caring person, and was known to many as mom, including her children’s friends and those she volunteered with. She worked for many years at Merchants Bank. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and loved watching her grandchildren grow, and making sure they had everything they need.

She is survived by her husband, Bob; children: Cameron, and Austin (Casey) Hawkings; grandchildren: Braxton, Austin, Jr., and Hunter; sisters: Julie (Mark) Hunter, Becky (JD) Merris, and Cindy Hill; and father, Larry Lessley.

She is preceded in death by her mother.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Check Terry’s Facebook for any updates.