It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Virginia Ray Rector Hawkins of Independence, Virginia, who passed away on December 31, 2022, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virginia Ray Rector Hawkins to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ray V. Rector and Arkie Carico Rector; her former life partner Dan Warren Hawkins; her brothers, James Carico Rector and Joseph Preston Rector (Pete); her parents-in-law, Dan and Blanche Taylor Hawkins; and her sister-in-law Beulah Hawkins Ward.

She is survived by : her niece Barbara Snyder of Winston-Salem, NC; her great-nieces, Becky Meadows of Easton, MD and Kristie Frazier of Rural Retreat, VA; her great-nephew Doug Snyder of Wilmington, NC; her husband Harold; her goddaughter Wendi (Arthur Pemberton); and her caregivers, Sarah Cox of Independence and Peggy Haga of Independence. She is also survived by many special friends, neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Independence First United Methodist Church, Memorial Fund PO Box 219 Independence, VA 24348, Independence Fire Department P0 Box 588 Independence, VA 24348 or to the Independence Rescue Squad PO Box 607 Independence, VA 24348.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home