Kay'Lee Annalise Nicole Hawkins was born on December 18, 2018, and passed away on January 21, 2026. Though her life on earth was short, Kay'Lee filled every moment with joy, laughter, and love far beyond her years.

Kay'Lee was the cherished daughter of Krystal Waters and Anthony Hawkins and the proud, fiercely protective big sister to her baby brother, Giovanni. She loved him deeply and was rarely far from his side, always watching over him as if it were her most important job.

Kay'Lee had the biggest personality packed into the smallest body. She loved all things girly, Hello Kitty, K-pop Demon Hunters, and her favorite girl group, Katseye. She was energetic, full of life, and always smiling. Her laughter was contagious, her silly faces unforgettable, and she had a way of making everyone around her laugh without even trying. Kay'Lee was a little peacemaker at heart, she wanted people to get along and had a special way of bringing others together.

She loved her naps and never turned down a good meal-that girl could eat! But more than anything, Kay'Lee loved being surrounded by the people she cared about, filling rooms with her bright spirit and joyful presence.

Kay'Lee is survived by her parents, Krystal Waters and Anthony Hawkins; her beloved brother, Giovanni; her grandparents, Angela, Mario, and Krissy; her uncles John, Jonah, Kyle, Kameron, Kemarie, Kadeem, Keenan, Matthew, and Marty; and her aunts Kiera and Melinda. She shared a uniquely special bond with her Uncle Kendall and Aunt Alyson, whose love and connection with Kay'Lee will forever be treasured.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Josie, and her grandfather, Jason. We find comfort in knowing they welcomed her into Heaven with open arms.

Kay'Lee was a bright light in this world. Though she was taken from us far too soon, her smile, laughter, and loving spirit will live on in our hearts forever.

Friends are invited to meet with the family for visitation on Friday January 30, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Bocken Funeral Home 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond, (Hessville) IN 46323. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday January 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Bocken Funeral Home followed by burial at Concordia Cemetery, Hammond, IN. For additional information please contact Bocken Funeral Home (219)844-1600 or visit www.bockenfunerals.com.