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Oberia Hawkins Obituary
Greenville
Oberia "Bea" Aiken Hawkins, 78, wife of Col. James Hawkins, Jr., died Friday, June 22, 2012.
Born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Louis Calhoun and Violet Matthews Aiken.
Bea was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A faithful member of her church, she taught Sunday School for almost 50 years, worked with the G.A.'s, and was a member of both the choir and W.M.U.
In addition to her husband of over 58 years, she is survived by a daughter, Janet Sneed and her husband, Danny; a son, James "Jimmy" Hawkins III and his wife, Teresa; two granddaughters, Leah Patterson and her husband, Jason, and Lyndsey Bates and her husband, Chris; two grandsons, James "Jay" Hawkins IV and his wife, Katherine, and Jeremy Hawkins and his wife, Keylan; one great-granddaughter, Caroline Hawkins; and one great-grandson, Gavin Bates.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 25, 2012 from 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. at Reedy River Baptist Church followed by the Funeral Service at 3:00 p.m. Burial will take place in the Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Reedy River Baptist Church, 871 North Hwy 25 Bypass, Greenville, SC 29617.
The family will be at the residence.
Mrs. Hawkins Sunday School Class will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest.
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Lavetta Ulman
July 1, 2012
When I taught at TR High School, Bea helped me so very much. I couldn't have done without her some days! Her smile and loving ways will always be remembered! Even though I didn't meet family members, I heard wonderful stories about each of you. I was at TRHS from 1976-1986 before I moved to Miami. Love and wonderful memories to you all!
June 25, 2012
Jim and family, please know of our sympathy, love and prayers.
June and J. G. Goodwin, Raleigh, NC
Brenda Burns Chandler
June 25, 2012
Jim and family: I have such sweet memories of Bea -- traveling on all those trips with the youth at Reedy River Baptist Church, keeping the study hall students in line at Travelers Rest High School, and our private little chats lifting each other up in prayer. She was a dear friend and now she is at rest.
May God comfort each of you.
Roger & Cheryl Bennett
June 25, 2012
Another jewel was added to heaven's attaction in the passing of such a beautiful and wonderful Christian lady. Precious memories linger of happier times. God's comfort and continued blessings on the family left behind.
Love in Christ,
Roger and Cheryl Bennett
Jimmy & Norma Jones
June 24, 2012
Jim and family: We were sorry to hear of your loss of Bea. She is now well and rejoicing in her heavenly home. We have many memories of her and remember so well how she laughed. Our prayers for your comfort and peace.
June 24, 2012
Hawkins family, we are so sorry for your loss. Bea was a special person .
Wayne and Kay Ward
Frances Smith
Sandra Mills
June 24, 2012
Jimmy, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. We always enjoyed being around her and your dad. They were always a lot of fun. We pray for your healing and comfort. Mark and Sandra Mills
Sherry Sewell
June 24, 2012
Jimmy and family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.All of you have my deepest sympathy.
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