Mary Catherine Hawkins

Mary Catherine Hawkins, 75, of Tilton passed away at 12:30am Friday February 4, 2005 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Danville on January 17, 1930 to Charles and Jessie Marie (Turner) Baker. She married William Stanley Hawkins December 19, 1949 in Blount Township; he preceded her in death September 19, 2000. Mary is survived by two sons, Barry Ray (Sue) Hawkins of Florence, MS; and Brian Jay (Debbie) Hawkins of Tilton, one daughter, Susan Kay (John) Osborn of Oakwood, one sister, Cleta Marie (Ray) Hicks of Perrysville, IN; eight grandchildren, Stacey (Jeff) Greathouse, Stephen (Tysha) Osborne, Amy (Jason) Barnett, Jeremy Hawkins, Melissa (Troy) Richter, Heather (Scott) Fegett, Jennifer Hawkins, and Elizabeth Hawkins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and one sister. Mary was a member of Southside Church of Christ. She was a homemaker, enjoyed crocheting and making silk flower arrangements. Mary was also a foster parent and a hospice volunteer. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and friends.