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HAWKINS, Winsome Winsome Hawkins, former Atlanta philanthropic community leader, passed away November 29, 2018 in Marietta, GA. For 49 years, she was the wife of Neville Hawkins, a retired systems engineer; they married in 1969. Born in Spanish Town, Jamaica to Thomas and Ivy Keane-Dawes, she...

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Dear Neville and daughters, I just heard the very sad news about Winomes passing from a former colleague. Winsome was my best friend in the community foundation field when we were counterparts in Atlanta and Winston-Salem, NC. We shared many personal and professional times teaching, working together nationally, working on behalf of low-income neighborhoods, and both being Master Gardeners. I had so hoped you and she would visit us in the mountains of western NC. She will leave a huge...

Donna Rader

December 14, 2018 | Hot Springs, NC | Friend

She fought a good fight. She finished the course.She kept the faith Now her crown awaits her. Winsome, true friend and mentor. Always in our hearts. Condolences to Neville, Stacy, Gabrielle, Najet and Iyana.

Sonia Latibeaudiere-Brown

December 12, 2018 | Emerson, NJ

It has been over 30 years since we worked together at building and managing the state's JTPA program. I will always remember your smile, kind soul and sincere desire to make a difference. You will be dearly missed.

Paul

Paul Radford

December 11, 2018 | Sugar Hill, GA

Oh Winsome! I'm so sorry you have left us! You were such a dear person
I wish I had called you more! Your death was shocking! I will miss you my precious gardening friend!
Much love,
Martina

December 10, 2018

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