Marlana Elizabeth Joiner Hawkins
February 22, 1971 - October 9, 2021
Marlana passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Marlana was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on Feb 22, 1971 to Fred Daniel and Carol Ann Ross Joiner. She lived in Whittier, Alaska and Hawaii as a child. After graduating from High School in Anchorage AK, Marlana moved to Montgomery Alabama and attended Troy State University to become a Registered Nurse. She met Michael Hawkins early in 1998 and moved to Las Vegas, NV. After Michael got out of Active-Duty Air Force, they moved to Salt Lake City, UT where they were married in April 2001and started their family. They have three beautiful children, Lily born in 2001, Hanna born in 2004 and Wil born in 2005. As a nurse Marlana worked in many nursing fields including Medical/Surgical, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Hospice and together they started a Home Care Business in 2014. She also was very involved in the children’s schools. She wanted to help others and traveled to Peru and Thailand to do service projects with Youth Link as a nurse.
Marlana is survived by her husband and children, a sister, Heidi Remer, and two brothers, Thomas (TJ) Journa and Fred L Joiner and nieces and great nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law, Aaron, and nephew, Jacob.
A gathering in Marlana’s honor will be on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, UT . Graveside services will be on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 11:00 am at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1342 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT.
In Loving Memory
Mike, Lily, Hanna & Wil, I have so many great memories of Marlana and your family in our Sugarhouse neighborhood in the early 2000's. I remember how much she loved and adored you all, and how fiercely protective she was. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Rest In Peace Marlana. Sending love and condolences to you all.
Rest In Peace MJ. I know you are in the arms of Angels now.
Dear Mike, Lily, Hanna and Wil, Sending all of our love to you all. Rest in peace Marlana. I know God has wrapped you in his loving arms and you are at peace. Love you
A wonderfully expressive, high energy, funny and friendly person who was also a warm and engaging neighbor for many years. Marlana - may you Rest In Peace. To Mike, Lily, Hanna and Wil - my thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Take care of one another.
Mike, Lily, Hanna and Will, May the love and support you receive give you the strength to endure this unforgiving time. It helps to find comfort in knowing she is now surrounded by an abundance of peace and no doubt making angels laugh! We will miss you Marlana. With such a heavy heart and much love...Kim, Sam and William
Rest in eternal peace Marlana. I'll never forget the laughter you gave us and the love you showed Jonathan and Christopher. You were so special.
Mike, Lily, Hanna and Will: Marlana was such a sweet, kind, loving, caring and passionate person. She always gave her best no matter what. I was fortunate enough to work with her for a few years and get to know her. She always talked about her family. She adored her kids and would do anything for all of you. May we all remember her many great qualities. She will truly be missed.
Mike, Lily, Hannah and Wil, The very first time I met Marlana was at Christmas Village. She was so joyful and told me I had the softest cheeks ever! I'm so sorry her earthly journey has come to an end but am confident she is happy and has moved on to greater things, wrapped in love and peace. May your memories keep her close always. Much love to you all.
My most sincere condolences to the family of Marlana. She is smiling back on all of you right now. Sending my prayers and my love. - AJ
Dear Marlana, I can't even believe you're gone it's not possible you're so dedicated at your career and this is a perfect example of that you trained me in hospice back in 2008, and now I work for you. To me you were bulletproof a life force forever this MRSA and sepsis that you got probably from a patient just shows your undying dedication to your craft. your smile always lite up the room and you're super smart wit always cracked me up I still wear the fragrance butterfly flowers that you showed me, you always smelled so good all the time they don't make it anymore I got to get it on eBay costs a zillion dollars an ounce but it's worth it. Well now that you're in heaven keep an eye on me from a distance it's probably easier anyway, guide me in the right direction will ya. Sorry I wasn't able to make it to your wake or your graveside but I am on shift and being trained by a bad ass (you) I'm going to hold my post the way you would want me to do. so I'm here at work and I know you know that I love you and I'll see you on the other side. Hugs and kisses Jodi
In Loving Memory
