Laura O. Hawkins Obituary

The world bids farewell to Laura O. Hawkins of Palatka, Florida, born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, departing on November 27, 2025 at the age of 65. Laura leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laura O. Hawkins to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Paul Hawkins; her parents, Emmett Ranson and Rachael Harriott Ranson; and her stepdaughter Crystal Hawkins. She is survived by: her children, Gerald Midwood (Crystal) of Chesapeake, VA, Christina Elliot (Michael) of East Palatka, Kathleen Himes (Robert) of Raleigh, NC and Tiffany Hooker (Roderick) of Sanford, NC; her brothers, William Ranson (Susan) of Jacksonville, AL and Keith Ranson of Fayetteville, NC; and her grandchildren, Ashley Horton, Stephen Greer, Quinten Midwood, Kaleb Midwood, Robert Himes, Shyanne Baxley, Christopher Himes, Sarah Himes, Katiana Hooker, Corey Hooker, Oletta Hooker and Daejah Hooker. She is also survived by five great grandchildren.