Rose Hawkins Obituary

The world bids farewell to Rose Hawkins of Rainbow City, Alabama, departing on May 29, 2026 at the age of 94. Rose leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rose Hawkins to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rosa Belle Owens Ray (George T. Ray, Sr.) and George T. Ray, Sr.; her stepmother Doris B. Ray; her husband Jesse J. Hawkins III; and her siblings, Joyce R. Swayne, George T. Ray, Jr., James R. Ray and Owen M. Ray.

She is survived by: her son Garric Dwayne Hawkins (Michele); her grandchildren, Tiffany Franks (Joshua) and Garric Dwayne Hawkins, Jr. (Anna); her great grandchild Garric "Tre" Dwayne Hawkins III; her godson Rodney Ray Swayne; her sister Shirley R. Wilson; and her sisters-in-law, Willie Mae Ray and Sandra D. Ray. She is also survived by nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins, friends.

Following her move to Alabama, she continued her service through volunteer work with Etowah RSVP and Gadsden State Community College.