Virginia H. Hawks

1933 - 2008

Virginia H. (Jenny) Hawks, 75, of Salem, Va., passed away on Monday, December 8, 2008. She was born on September 1, 1933, in Floyd County, Va., daughter of the late Cobra D. and Thelma Turner Houchins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Early Edgar Hawks III; daughter, Mary Louise Hawks; soul mate, Darden Odell Grubb; a sister, Opal H. Bland; and her daughter, Valerie. Mrs. Hawks was a seamstress for Skyline Cleaners in Salem. She is survived by her son, Earl Hawks IV; daughters, Phyllis Hawks Weddle, Mary Hawks Shelton, and Jane Hawks Knapp; sister, Alicia Houchins; seven grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; special nephew, Donald Bland Jr. and his wife, Sheryl; her soul mate's children and their families, Lynn and Dwayne Cole and Susan and Todd Gliniecki; and her special canine companion, Sheba. A graveside memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Sherwood Memorial Park with the Rev. Sebert Rorrer officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at Mrs. Hawks residence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 6045 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, Va. 24019. John M. Oakey and Son, Salem is in charge of the arrangements, 540-389-5441.