HAWLEY, Neva "Joan" (Sutton) - b. October 7, 1939 - d. November 4, 2026

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Neva "Joan" Hawley, age 87, of Cambridge, Kansas, passed away November 4, 2026 at her home.  Born October 7, 1939 in Grenola, Kansas, she was the daughter of Clarence "Jack" and Isabell Sutton.  She was raised in Grenola and graduated from Grenola High School in 1957.

Joan was married to Carl Hawley on June 7, 1958.  In the next few years, they had two daughters and made their home in Cambridge, Kansas.  She worked for Southwestern College cleaning dorms and at Albertson's in Winfield, Kansas before taking a job as a clerk at the post office in 1973.  In 1980, Joan was promoted to Postmaster of the Cambridge Post Office where she worked until retirement in 2001.

Joan enjoyed having a house full of family and friends, a spirited game of cards, or a heartfelt conversation over coffee.  She could often be found reading a good mystery, watching the latest Hallmark movie, or cheering on her Jayhawk basketball team.  She loved supporting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in multiple activities.  She was also a member of the Cambridge Presbyterian Church.

Joan is survived by her daughter, Jackie (Chuck) Liebau of Cambridge, Kansas; her granddaughter, Amie (Isaac) Ferguson of Cambridge, Kansas; her grandson, Andy (Betsy) Liebau of Winfield, Kansas; her brothers, Earl Sutton of Arkansas City, Kansas and Jack Sutton and Boyd (Judi) Sutton of Winfield, Kansas; her sister, Darlene (Bunny) Krug of Cambridge, Kansas; and six great-grandchildren, Parker and Violet Ferguson, Lyla, Lucas, Landree, and Lincoln Liebau. She also loved a whole host of extended family including numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that felt like family.

Along with her parents and husband, Carl, Joan was preceded in death by a daughter Carla (Joel) Thompson; her sister, Betty (Larry) Scarth; sisters-in-law, Pat Sutton and Nina Sutton; and in-laws, Pearl and Gladys Hawley, Ellis and Sophia Hawley, Raymond and Phyllis Hawley, and Dorothy and Dean Keplinger. 

Services were held on November 9, 2026 at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield, Kansas.  Private interment will take place at a later date.  Memorials have been established in Joan's name for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Wounded Warrior Project.  Contributions may be made through the funeral home.  Miles Funeral Service,  4001 E. 9th Avenue, Winfield, Kansas 67156  has been entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Miles Funeral Service website)