Ruby Jewel Hawkins

Ruby Hawkins Obituary

Ruby Jewel (Jamerson) Hawkins, 75, of Auburn, passed on home to her Lord, November 7th 2008, in the Autumn Village Long Term Care center.

Ruby's husband, Chester Hawkins, passed away in 1989. She is survived by her eight children: Chester Hawkins, Jr. of Worcester, James Hawkins of Annapolis, MD, Robert Hawkins of Worcester, Sharon Richardson with whom she lived, Ricky Hawkins, Karen Hawkins, Tina Whaley and Duane Hawkins all of Worcester; four siblings: her brother, Jelester Jamerson, her three sisters, Rosemary Brown, Datia Starr and Marie Johnson; fifteen grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. A sister, Nadine Jamerson predeceased her. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, a daughter of Johnnie and Alice (Collins) Jamerson and has lived in the Worcester area for more than 50 years.

Ruby was a member of the Second Baptist Church. Ruby was a homemaker, who took great pride in her children and grandchildren. Her greatest moments were those spent with and around them. She enjoyed cooking for her family, traveling and fishing.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 15th at 10a.m. in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family, from 5p.m. to 8p.m. Friday, November 14th in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Autumn Village Activities Fund, 25 Oriol Dr., Worcester 01605.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Hawkins

13 Entries

Tina Tatum

November 16, 2008

My prayers are with the Hawkins and Richardson Family. I am so sorry for your loss. I am sorry I missed Ms. Rubys service. May she rest in peace.

Love Tina and Family

November 14, 2008

To The Friends and Family of Ms.Ruby, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.Ms Ruby was a wonderful lady.She was a great friend to our mom Carol.May your hearts be filled with love and memories.We have lots of them -With her and Mr.Washington playing music ,laughing and dancing. Always with a smile! With Sincere Sympathy, Carol Kinnerys Children-Leah,Marna,Dierdra,Dana and Felix.

Love,Sharon,Kaitlin,Colleen & Amanda O'Connell

November 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

(Baby)Jean & (Bo) Alfonzo Moore

November 13, 2008

To The Hawkins family:
Sorry for your loss and that we are unable to be with you as you were able to be with us in our time of sorrow. Our family will miss Ms. Ruby but now I'm sure my mother has her good friend to talk and laugh with again.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences ...God Bless All of You.

Shirley Boddie

November 13, 2008

My Friends and family,
sorry for your loss, my heart is with you and filled with many warm and loving memories.

Ms. Ruby,
your gone home to be with the Lord. I know you, my mother and the rest of God's angels will watch over us, bring us blessings and joy knowing the peace you now have in him. My prayers are forever with your family and the love you gave us all,will stand forever in our hearts.

May god bless you all in this time of loss.

Remember the times she made us smile.

Untimely, in death he took her for a while .

Being with our Father, she now has peace.

Your now in flight gone him to God's great feast.

May the rays of your wings shine a clear path for us. Let the Spirit come forth to redeem the times and our lives, to always remember God first and the life he gave in you each day, forever.

Love,

Ramona Evans

November 12, 2008

I am sorry to hear of your loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, and always.

So many memories.......So much Love

Mona

Tanya Richardson

November 12, 2008

Grandma Ruby,

I'm going to miss your warm smile. You always made me feel welcomed. Now we all have a lovely
angel looking over us. You will not be forgotten and your spirit will shine on forever.

St. Vincent Hospital Emergency Department

November 12, 2008

Sharon and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are very sorry for your loss of this very special woman.
Your friends/family at

Denise,Michael,Alan,Denae and Tirrell Harris

November 12, 2008

To our family..We are going to miss Grandma (Mrs. Ruby) very much. We wish we can be with you all of you in this moment of loss. We know she is in a better place. We feel your pain and we love you. We are thinking of you and we know its hard. We will always remember grandma's beautiful smile and the love she gave us all....
Love you

Samuel A Richardson

November 12, 2008

Your with the Father, your with friends, no more morphine , no more hospital beds. I wish you an eternity of happiness, I know you're dancing with the Lord. All I ask is that you check on me once in a while, you're grown Grand Baby Boy.

I miss you... I miss you every day

Parlee Jones

November 11, 2008

Duane ~ my heart is with you and your family during this difficult time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace

LaTonya Adams + Family

November 11, 2008

To the Hawkins and Richardson family, You have my Deepest Sympathy and May God bless you and your families in this time of sorrow. Aunt Ruby may you rest in peace, no more suffering and no more pain. Love you all.

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