Miss Mary Lene Hawkins
May 19, 1946 - July 30, 2020
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Miss Mary Lene Hawkins
May 19, 1946 - July 30, 2020
Obituary
Mary Lene Hawkins entered enternal rest on July 30, 2020.
The Reflection of Mary’s Life
Mary L. Hill Hawkins was born to Dennis and Christana Hill on May 19, 1946 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. She gained her heavenly wings on July 30, 2020. She accepted Christ at an early age. In her early years, she played basketball and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1964. She furthered her education at Langston University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She received her Master of Arts in Special Education from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. She served and retired in Tulsa Public Schools as a Special Education Teacher. She joined Greater St. John AME under the leadership of Reverend B.S. Roberts. She was the president of the Working Warriors Church Support Group and also served as an Usher on the Usher Board. She loved her family dearly, and there was nothing she would not do for them. She was affectionally called “Tay” by her siblings.
Preceding her in death is her parents Dennis and Christana Hill and her sister Opal L. Hill Cotton. She leaves to mourn a daughter, Valencia Hawkins Payne, her son Leonard Dale Hawkins (Shelbie), two grandsons Bryan and Corey, four granddaughters Caryssa, Camrey, Morgan and Ariel and two great grandchildren, Bryan III and Queen Malaysia; her siblings, Ora Swain (Frank), Levell Hill (Dana), Pearl Hunter (Freddie), and Leon Hill and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation for Mary will be held on Thursday, July August 6, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m at Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home.
Funeral services will take place on Friday, August 7, 1:00 p.m. at St. John AME Church.
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Visitation
- Date & Time: August 6, 2020 (3:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Memorial Chapel
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: August 7, 2020 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: St John AME Church
- Location: 1845 North Peoria Avenue Tulsa, OK 74106 - (Get Directions)
Final Resting Place
- Date & Time: No Date & Time
- Venue: Green Acres Memorial Gardens
- Location: 12410 N. Yale Ave Skiatook, OK 74070 - (Get Directions)
9 responses to Miss Mary Lene Hawkins
Sherry Chappell Of Tulsa. says:
August 5, 2020
My Prayers Are With Your Family. I Pray That The Family Will Continue To Support And Grow Closer As A Family. I Pray For Strength Faith Understanding Compassion. And Love. Your Mother Will Always Be In Your Heart. May God Be With You….
Montecella Cindy Driver Of Tulsa says:
August 5, 2020
My Deepest Sympathy And Prayers For The Hawkins And Hill Families. May God Comfort You In This Difficult Time
Glenda Scott Of Keller, Tx. 76244 says:
August 5, 2020
Cousin Mary, Rest Sweet Spirit Rest. To All My Cousins, Please Accept My Sincere Condolences And Prayers. Always Know God Is There When You Need Him. Dale And Lisa, I Know Your Heart Is Hurting, However With Time, The Hurt Will Slowly Be Bearable.
Sidney Carter Of Oklahoma City says:
August 4, 2020
On Behalf Of The Carter Family (Sidney, President Jr., Patricia, Scarlett And James Edward) We Extend Our Deepest Sympathy To Ora, Leville And Pearl Anna. May Our Lord And Savior, Jesus Christ Comfort And Strengthen You In This Difficult Time. We Know It Is Extremely Heartbreaking To Have Lost Two Siblings In The Past Month. Love You And Are Praying For You. Sincerely, Sidney Carter
Sidney Carter Of Oklahoma City Oklahoma says:
August 4, 2020
On Behalf Of The Carter Family (Sidney, President Jr., Patricia, Scarlett And James Edward) We Extend Our Deepest Sympathy To Ora, Leville And Pearl Anna. We Know It Is Extremely Difficult To Have Lost Two Siblings Within The Past Month. May Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ Bless And Comfort You In This Time Of Extreme Sorrow. Do Know Our Prayers For Strength Is With Each Of You. Sincerely, Sidney Carter