Seadrift – Isabelle Irene Ryon Hawes, 99, of Seadrift, passed from this earth on Friday, November 13, 2015 in Somerset.

She was born May 3, 1916 in Seadrift. She graduated from Seadrift High School in 1933, and in 1936 she married E.C. Hawes. He preceded her in death in 1962. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Dr. O.H. and Pearl Ryon; by her brothers Richard, Edwin and Loran Ryon; and by one daughter, Mary Pearl Dispanet.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Leslie and Janna Hawes of Somerset; a daughter, Patricia Hawes of Seadrift and special friend Tom Wheeler of Port Lavaca; and a granddaughter, Christa Dispanet.

She was a lifelong member of Seadrift United Methodist Church, and was baptized in San Antonio Bay.

Graveside service was held November 19 at the Seadrift Cemetery, Rev. June Cantrell officiating.

Memorials may be made to Seadrift United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 307, Seadrift, TX 77983, or to Somerset United Methodist Church or Raymondville United Methodist Church.