Celebrating the Life of Belinda L. Hawkins

Musical Prelude...............................................................................................Musician Processional..................................................................................Clergy and Family Musical Selection..............................................................GBC Celebration Choir Scripture Reading Old Testament.....................................................................................MInister New Testament...................................................................................Minister Prayer of Comfort.............................................................................................Minister Solo....................................................................................................................Kim Wright Reflections.........................................................................................Marcus Hawkins Vincent Hawkins Isaiah Smith Acknowledgments..........................................................................Tinisha Williams Silent Reading of the Obituary Photo Montage Dance Tribute..................................................................................Wallace Hawkins Musical Selection..............................................................GBC Celebration Choir Eulogy........................................................................Bishop Dwight S. Riddick, Sr. Committal................................................................Bishop Dwight S. Riddick, Sr. Recessional.................................................................Clergy, Family, and Friends

Belinda Louis Hawkins, born on February 1, 1952, in Newport News, VA, passed away on November 4, 2023, at the age of 71. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and a remarkable woman of unwavering faith.

Belinda was the daughter of the late Walter Hawkins and Bertha Foster.

Belinda’s early years were filled with determination and a strong sense of purpose. She received her education in Newport News and proudly graduated from Hunting High School. Her faith played a central role in her life, as she was baptized at 2nd Baptist Church in Newport News, VA, where she taught Sunday School. Later, she became an active and devoted member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in the same city. Belinda had a deep love for her pastor and her church, where she found solace and community.

Throughout her life, Belinda faced numerous challenges with incredible strength and resilience. In the 1970s, she miraculously survived a gunshot wound to the head, a testament to her indomitable spirit. In later years, she conquered cancer, further proving her unwavering determination and her refusal to be defeated by adversity. Belinda’s life was a testament to her fighting spirit, and she served as an inspiration to all who knew her.

Belinda was predeceased by her parents, Bertha and Walter Hawkins, as well as two brothers, Raymond Hawkins and Wallace Hawkins. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and perseverance.

Belinda is survived by her loving son, Vincent Hawkins, and his wife Vernita, along with her cherished grandsons, Autavious Tobias and Avin Hawkins. She also leaves behind extended family members, including Lamont Hawkins, Wallace Hawkins, and Marcus Hawkins. Her circle of close friends was a source of joy and support throughout her life, including Lina Wilson, Anna Smith, Lorraine Hawkins, and Pattie Graves.

Belinda’s impact extended beyond her immediate family, as she leaves behind a host of first cousins, extended family, and friends who will remember her warmth, courage, and unwavering faith.

Marcus Hawkins Wallace Hawkins Autavius Tobias

Avin Hawkins James Hardy Lamont Hawkins

Joanne Jones, Delphine Martin, Yolanda Hardy, Lena Wilson

The family of the late Belinda L. Hawkins would like to thank family and friends for your support and visits during this most difficult time. Please continue to pray for us in the days, weeks, months and years to come.

We would like to send a special thank you to Waterside Rehab, Kevin Byrd, Lena WIlson, JoAnne Jones, Marcus Hawkins, Raymond Hawkins, Anna Smith, Vernita Hawkins, Kim Wright Lorraine Hawkins, along with her church family at Gethsemane Baptist Church.