Helen Fox Hawkins

Helen Fox Hawkins, 97, of Lexington, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Kendal at Lexington. She was born on April 30, 1914, in King William County, the daughter of the late Edward and Nellie Head Fox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde W. Hawkins Sr.; two sisters, Lucille Hammer and Edwina Hahn; and her daughter-inlaw, Elizabeth F. Hawkins. Mrs. Hawkins was a loyal member of the Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church in Lynchburg, where she taught Sunday School and was named a lifetime deaconess. She was retired from Liberty House Nursing Home in Lynchburg where she was arts and crafts director for many years. She was an avid artist, painting both landscapes and portraits. Helen was a member of the Lynchburg Art Club and entered many of her pictures in their annual shows. Surviving are her son, Clyde Wallace Hawkins Jr., of Lexington; a grandson, David A. Hawkins and his wife, Myriam Fizazi-Hawkins, and their children, Alexander and Lelia-Noor, of Arlington, Va.; a granddaughter, Anne H. Lowry and her husband, James W. Lowry, and their children, Mariah, Legend, Shepherd, and Tye River, of Shelby, N.C.; a brother, Richard Moorman and his wife, Nanette, of Forest, Va.; and a special friend, Debi Ruley, of Lexington. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2011, at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel with the Hospice Chaplain Tony Nix officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church, 1301 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 or to Rockbridge Area Hospice, P.O. Box 948, Lexington, VA 24450. Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Va., 540-463-2912.