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Lillian Hagins Obituary
Lillian Whittington Hagins, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2011 in Tallahassee, Florida. Funeral services will be 11 AM EDT, Tues., May 31 at Bethel A.M.E. Church. Interment will follow at Culley's Meadowwood Memorial Park. Ivy Beyond the Wall service will be 6:30 PM Mon., May 30 at St. James C.M.E. Church. Wake service will follow at 7 PM.
Sister Hagins graduated from Bethune-Cookman College in Daytona Beach, FL receiving a Bachelor's Degree and continued her education at Florida A&M University where she received a Master's Degree in History.
In the early 1960's Sister Hagins moved to Tallahassee to begin work at Florida A&M, where for the next four decades she would give dedicated service to both the University's Dept. of Athletics and the Dept. of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. While working at Florida A&M University she served as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Athletics and Chairman of HPER when the two roles were combined under the late A.S. "Jake" Gaither and the late Hansel E. "Tootie" Tookes.
In the Fall of 1992, she was honored for her tireless efforts in the FAMU Athletic Department with enshrinement into the Florida A&M University Sports Hall of FAME, in the Spring of 2003 she retired from active service with the University, and in March, 2011 she was recognized with a Meritorius Service Award for 40 years of service. She is survived by one daughter Dianna McCloud, a son Harvey, a sister Alma Pringle (Lewis) of Oklahoma City, OK; a brother, Dr. Aaron Smith (Tampa, FL), a sister-in-law, Janis K. Alexander (Newport News, VA); five grandchildren, Shawn Ready (Orlando, FL), Tameka Ready (Tallahassee, FL), Nakia Love (Tallahassee, FL) Jeremy and Angela Hagins (Philadelphia, PA); seven great-grand children and a host of nieces, nephews, and sorrowing friends.
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OLIVIA JEFFERSON-SKINNER FAMILY
June 6, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Ethel Moore
June 2, 2011
To Lillian Hagins Children, grand children and other family and friends,
Always remember the the bright and loving things about her life. Blessings.
Your Cousin Ethel Whittington Moore one of the daughters of Alvie Whittington's youngest sister Grethel Moore.
Bettye Harris
June 2, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Chenise Lytrelle Williams
June 1, 2011
She was a beautiful spirit to all whose path she crossed! She is now in the arms of God for she surely earned her crown! Chenise Lytrelle Williams
Susan Gage
May 31, 2011
Harvey and Dianna, God's peace be with you both. I knew your mother as the clerk of the precinct where I worked for the Leon County Elections Department. I appreciated her humor, her leadership and how she treated people. She made an impression on me even in just working along side her during an election, and I'm richer in spirit for having been in her presence. May light perpetual shine upon her.
Maggi Vanos
May 31, 2011
Mrs. Hagins' legacy will live on and on, and those of us who were privileged to know her will grieve for our loss, but rejoice in God's gain.
Linda Barber-White
May 31, 2011
Mama Hagins will truly be missed. She was truly dedicated to her family and church. Diane and Billy be the man and woman she would continue to be proud of. God is just and makes no mistakes. Love you both.
Mary Burney-Roland
May 30, 2011
Dianna & Harvey - May God's grace & mercy keep you both in perfect peace. Your mother leaves quite a legacy and we are grateful for all the lives she touched. I extend to the both of you and your families God's Favor in all areas of your life. God's Speed
Sandra Davey
May 30, 2011
Tameka ad Malik, we are thinking of you. May God continue to bless you at this time. Cherish your fond memories
Juanita Jefferson Cook
May 29, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sherry Clemons
May 29, 2011
Harvey, may the memories of your mother bring you peace during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Al Chester
May 29, 2011
WITH MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY I SEND...
May 29, 2011
A short acquaintance but a beautiful Lady
as I knew her while a room mate with my
Aunt recently. She's to be admired for
all her many great accomplishments.
Jan Soto
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