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“I was in the cemetery visiting my won son's grave when Helaina was buried. I watched and prayed from a distance as the graveside services concluded....Read More »
1 of 45 | Posted by: Leah Edwards

“This is the first time writing something on this page but i guess cause' it was to hard for me. But i know it is probably 10000000x harder for here...Read More »
2 of 45 | Posted by: Monica lane - friend

“♥Lainey♥ was my best friend! she ment everything to me! and i still cant believe shes gone! i dont want to believe shes gone! but its time to...Read More »
3 of 45 | Posted by: Katie wright - her close cuzin

“Helaina was such a good person and she was a very good friend. She couldn't stand to see any one upset.She loved anyone and everyone she met and they...Read More »
4 of 45 | Posted by: Brianna Stephen - Best Friend

“Helaina always had a smile on her face. And she was always willing to help put one on yours. I don't remember ever seeing a day when she wasn't...Read More »
5 of 45 | Posted by: Linsay - A friend

“this day is the day of her happy and memory balloon release . 5-3-10 , it has been 6 months , she was a great girl , and she was really smart . she...Read More »
6 of 45 | Posted by: Kayla - Friend

“Prayers and hopes to her family ”
7 of 45 | Posted by: Kaylann White - Friend

“i know i already wrote something, but i wanted to say more. im not sure what though. i really miss her. that is the bottom line. im not the only one....Read More »
8 of 45 | Posted by: erin kelly - best friend

“me and helaina were friends. She sat wit me on the bus for her first year at chapel glen. I miss her buncher. she wil always be in my heart. Imsorry...Read More »
9 of 45 | Posted by: erin kelly - friend

“I pray for the the Hawkins family that they will find the way through their time of loss and tell you this Helaina was an amazing friend great...Read More »
10 of 45 | Posted by: Taylor - A friend

“We have all come to love and adore Helaina. Words cannot explain how much the loss of one my cousins has affected my life. All I can do is hold onto...Read More »
11 of 45 | Posted by: Brooke Johnson - cousin

“Helaina was a very loving girl and she loved to laugh. She hated to see anyone sad and she was always laughing about something. In every situation...Read More »
12 of 45 | Posted by: Brie - Indianapolis, IN

“no one knows why it had to be her but the worst thing to do is grieve though it is hard not to just keep i mind that shes in a better place let...Read More »
13 of 45 | Posted by: Danny - Best Friend

“As Helaina's father I am not able to say the right words as to how much I loved and treasured this child. Her loss is a loss to the world. As a...Read More »
14 of 45 | Posted by: Roger Hawkins - indianapolis, IN

“I just want you to know Nicci, I am praying for you and your entire family. I pray that you will find peace and rest in His arms. I am praying that...Read More »
15 of 45 | Posted by: Michelle Erbaugh

“Helaina Rose...what a girl you were growing up to be...even when you drove me crazy because you never stopped talking you were still my little cousin...Read More »
16 of 45 | Posted by: Taylor...your big cousin

“My Darling Helaina Rose, You were one of the brightest lights in my world. So many have had such wonderful things to say about you, I am so very...Read More »
17 of 45 | Posted by: Nicole Hawkins - Indianapolis, IN

“My Darling Helaina Rose, You were one of the brightest lights in my world. So many have had such wonderful things to say about you, I am so very...Read More »
18 of 45 | Posted by: Nicole Hawkins - Indianapolis, IN

“Lainey I love you so much. Even when you, Abbie, and Kinsey keep me up all ight yelling and screaming. The three of you together always made me smile...Read More »
19 of 45 | Posted by: Aunt Gina

“Helaina was a beautiful, sweet, amazing girl and she was my best friend. She will be missed by anyone and every one who knew this wonderful girl. R.I...Read More »
20 of 45 | Posted by: Brie

“Im sorry to hear about what happen.she was a very nice girl and i rode the bus with her and went to school with her.she will be well missed.and i...Read More »
21 of 45 | Posted by: kearis hill - indianapolis, IN

“I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Helaina Rose...she was a very sweet, smart and funny girl. My son, Zachary was in Mrs. Elliott's class...Read More »
22 of 45 | Posted by: Robin Alexander - Indianapolis, IN

“Uncle Roger, Lainey was a very lucky little girl to have you as her father and she absolutely adored you. Know that there are many people who...Read More »
23 of 45 | Posted by: Misty Johnson - Cincinnati, OH

“Nic and Roger - words cannot express my sadness for your loss. Although it's been a long time since we've seen each other, the memories of all we...Read More »
24 of 45 | Posted by: Kathy Bloom - Murfreesboro, TN

“Roger, I am so very sorry to hear about Helaina. My heart goes out to you and your entire family. I pray that God grant you strength and keep you...Read More »
25 of 45 | Posted by: Julie Newman Shane - Hamilton, OH

“Roger, I am so very sorry for the loss of Helaina. Words cannot express how much my heart goes out to you. You and your family are in my thoughts...Read More »
26 of 45 | Posted by: Betsy Newman Waldeck

“Helaina was a delightful girl who was not only a good friend to her peers, but a good student as well. I'll always remember her smile and her love of...Read More »
27 of 45 | Posted by: Pam Elliott - IN

“We are so sorry for your loss your family are in our prayers. The Butlers neighbors on Lansdowne ”
28 of 45 | Posted by: sherree - Indpls, IN

“im sorry for your loss. its a big loss for chapel hill too . this girl was the best thing ever, i guess god wanted a real angel because he sure chose...Read More »
29 of 45 | Posted by: taylor James - Indianapolis, IN

“I am so sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. Helaina was the absolute ray of sunshine in our Woodpointe addition. I loved watching her...Read More »
30 of 45 | Posted by: Lynn Lovell - Indianapolis, IN

“Helaina was a great girl and a very good friend. I didn't know her for long, but the times I have spent with her, she was always smiling and laughing...Read More »
31 of 45 | Posted by: Kyla Pinkston - Indianapolis, IN

“Helania was a great friend. I remember going to her birthday parties. I know she is in a better place now with any of her relatives that passed away....Read More »
32 of 45 | Posted by: Melissa Farr - Indianapolis, IN

“Evan and Kaylee, we are so sorry to hear of your sisters passing. We cannot even begin to imagine your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...Read More »
33 of 45 | Posted by: Stephanie Dunfee - South Bend, IN

“words cannot express how sorry we are about the loss of beautiful, sweet Helaina. I never saw her without a smile on her face. Melissa considered...Read More »
34 of 45 | Posted by: judy farr - Indianapolis, IN

“With our deepest sympathy on the loss of your daughter. We did not know Helaina well, but was use to seeing her jump with Kaylee & Allison on the...Read More »
35 of 45 | Posted by: Sandy & Tim Roberts - IN

“I am so sorry about the passing of your little girl. I am sure she was the light of your lives. I don't know your family, but you are in my thoughts...Read More »
36 of 45 | Posted by: Jill Thomas - indianapolis, IN

“My heart goes out to your family at this time of sadness. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you at this time. ”
37 of 45 | Posted by: darrillyn turner - indianapolis, IN

“Helaina was a very good friend of mine, she was always there for me when i was sad and a great listener!I will miss her! ”
38 of 45 | Posted by: Holly Rice - Indianapolis, IN

“I didn't get to know Helaina to long but when I did know her she was an amazing friend great listener and a very smart girl. She will forever live on...Read More »
39 of 45 | Posted by: Taylor White - KC, MO

“I am sorry to hear about the lose of Helaina. I wish we could have her back. I really miss her like you do. She was a good friend. She was very smart...Read More »
40 of 45 | Posted by: tiffani lang

“I can't begin to tell you how sorry we are about Lainey. My heart cries for you. I am glad we were able to send Emily for you and Kaylee, I only wish...Read More »
41 of 45 | Posted by: Ken and Kim Murphy - Sumter, SC

“My son went to school with Helaina and was lucky to be listed among her friends. As a father of four, I cannot even begin to imagine the pain and...Read More »
42 of 45 | Posted by: William Betterman - Indianapolis, IN

“I am so sorry for what happened. I was a friend of Helaina.But she was a good, pretty, smart, and honest girl. rest in peace Helaina and i miss you...Read More »
43 of 45 | Posted by: Kayla Tomey - Indianapolis, IN

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My daughter, Holly Rice, has known Helaina for years and is devastated by her death. I can...Read More »
44 of 45 | Posted by: Heather Rice - Indianapolis, IN

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Our daughter knew Helaina and she is grief stricken. Helaina had many...Read More »
45 of 45 | Posted by: Mark and Christina Korkos - IN


Helaina Rose Hawkins 12, Indianapolis passed away Tuesday November 3, 2009. She was a student in the 7th. Grade at Chapel Hill Junior High School where she was involved in the excel program. Helaina played basketball, band and loved folk dance. She is survived by her mother, Nicole Ann Hawkins; Father, Roger William Hawkins; sister, Bethie Jo Hawkins; brother, Evan Backstrom; sister, Kaylee Backstrom; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wright and Beth Wright; great grandmother, Rosemary Hammond; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Helen Mary and Thomas Jefferson Hawkins. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helaina Rose Hawkins Memorial Fund at Fifth/Third Bank, Chapel Hill Branch Indianapolis 317-271-3005. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday November 6, 2009 at Chapel Rock Christian Church with a memorial service at 6 p.m.