She was born May 19, 1916 to the late Richard Roger Hawkins and Nora Carlisle Hawkins and was also preceded in death by  her brothers: William Tillson Hawkins and Joseph Roger Hawkins.

She was a life long member of Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church and a proud member of the Daughters of the Confederacy.

Miss Hawkins  is survived by her nephew: Joseph Richard Hawkins and wife,  Patricia Odom Hawkins of Concord; her niece: Caroline Hawkins Spencer and husband David, of Hampton, Virginia; her great nieces and nephews: Valerie Spencer Muth (Bob);  Kevin Todd Spencer (Aleta) , Travis Craig Hawkins (Donna); great-great nieces and nephews: Audrey Muth, Austin Muth, Zachary Spencer, Lamae Spencer, and Lincoln Wade Hawkins.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 6, 2009, at Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church  at 2:30 P.M. conducted by Rev. Sid Collins and Rev. Bob Rose.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service on Saturday, December 5, 2009, from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hawkins Chapel United Methodist Church,  6955 Highway 48, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 27870.

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.