Barbara Wiley Kemplen-Hawks

Barbara Jean Kemplen-Hawks 81, of Indianapolis, passed away, Thursday December 13, 2012, in Edinburg, TX. Barbara was born April 30, 1931, a daughter of Eugene and Cora Bell Wiley, in New Castle, IN. Barbara attended school at New Castle. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star of Fortville, Irvington and formerly of Cumberland Chapter #515. She served as the District Deputy in 1972 and the Grand Ruth in 1973. She was a member of Cumberland United Methodist Church. Barbara drove a school bus for Southeastern School District, retiring in 1978. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband William Hawks; step-sons, Bruce (Vickie) Hawks of Bluff City, TN and Carl Hawks of NC; step-daughter, Pam McBride of Denver, CO; nephews, Joe Norris of Hemet, CA and Ron Norris of Jacksonville, FL; three step-grandchildren and her best friend Gloria Jonas. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Ernest Kemplen; son Don Kemplen; and sister, Katherine Norris. Friends may call from 4 - 8 p.m., with the Order of Eastern Star service beginning at 7:30 pm Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Flanner and Buchanan – Memorial Park, 9350 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2012 at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Donations in honor of Barbara's memory may be made to The American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or the Masonic Home 690 State Street, Franklin, IN 46131. You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story. Sincerely, -Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan