The Broken Chain
We little knew that day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.
CMemories
Grandma, your life was full of loving deeds,forever thoughtful of our special needs. Today and tomorrow, my whole life through, I will always love you. You are too precious to be forgotten and your heart is so pure and true. You made the world a better place just by being you. I’ll cherish the memories we made ,All the times we spent together and I’ll hold them dearly in my heart Forever
Sincerely your oldest granddaughter
A Message To My Grandkids
5 Things I want my grandkids to know...
1:) I will always be your advocale
2.) If you need me I will be there
3.) I can’t promise I will be there for the rest of your life, but I promise to love you for the rest of mine.
4.) I will love you unconditionally
5.) Your parents were my greatest blessing, and you are my greatest gift.
Shirley Ann Hawkins
July 9, 1960 ~ November 5, 2021
ShirleyAnn Hawkins was born on July 9, 1960 to parents Earlene and Andrew Hawkins.
God called his precious child home on November 5, 2021 at Methodist South Hospital.
Shirley lived a very vibrant and joyous life. Shirley graduated from Horn Lake High School in 1978.
She was an employee at Methodist South Hospital for twenty six years. Shirley was active in playing softball with the Lady Tigers. She also sang in the choir at Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church and later join New Mt. Sianai Missionary Baptist Churh for more than twenty five years under the leadership of Rev. Gerald Rayborn.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Earlene and Andrew Hawkins, her sister, Barbara Bowels and her niece, Twanda Bell.
Shirley leaves to cherish two children, Thaddeus Hawkins (Felisa) and Keisha Shelton (Joseph), and eleven grandchildren, Tatyana Hawkins, TeKyria Hawkins, Thaddeus Hawkins, Jr., Teshaley Hawkins, Jayshun Hall, Charity Ragkind, Trevian Walls, Joseph Shelton, III, Kingston Shelton, Jolen Shelton and Kylan Jones. She also leaves to cherish her memories, six sisters, Linda Guyten (Robert), Terry Kane (Mark), Jacqueline Mitchell (Lester), Laverne Mottley, Tammy Hawkins and LaToya Hawkins, two brothers, Edward Hawkins (Beverly) and Vincent Hawkins (Denise), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Psalms 23
Order of Celebration
Saturday, November 13, 2021 11:00 A.M.
New Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church 4920 Horn Lake Road Memphis, Tennessee 38109 Reverend Gerald Rayborn, Pastor
Processional......................................................................................................The Family of Shirley Ann Hawkins
Scripture Reading: Old & New Testament...........................................................................................Reverend Tommy Mottley
Prayer of Comfort..........................................................................................................................Sis. Erica Johnson
Poem.....................................................................................................................................Sis. Shundreka Maxwell
Musical Selection...........................................................................................................................The Jones Family
Remembering Shirley Hawkins (Respectfully, Two Minutes Please) Friends & Family
Words of Comfort....................................................................................................................Sis. Kimberly Hawkins
Acknowledgements.................................................................................................................Sis. Lakeisha Williams
Solo................................................................................................................................................Sis. Aletha Joyner
Eulogy...................................................................................................................................Pastor Gerald Rayborn
Recessional
