Laura Jean Hawkins Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Laura Jean Hawkins in Maryville, Tennessee, born in Hayti, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 98, on November 27, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laura Jean Hawkins to show support.
Though Laura has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jesse Gwin and Stacy Gwin; her daughter Rhonda Hawkins Stisher (Doug); and her husband Raymond Hawkins. She is survived by: her son Steve Hawkins; her grandchildren, Taylor Stisher and Jesse Hawkins; her great grandchildren, Payne and Paxten; and her close friend Cindy Eslinger.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Smith Trinity Chapel (1402 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Grandview Cemetery (2304 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803).
