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Bethany Adele Hawkins - Age 68, of Swartz Creek passed away June 6, 2025. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Burial will follow in Great Lakes National Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10 AM - 12 PM Thursday, June 12 at the funeral home. Those desiring may make contributions to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA.org">www.ASPCA.org). Bethany was born May 14, 1957 in Flint, the daughter of the late Clarence Wilfred and Donna Jean (Gibson) Klamert and was a graduate of Fenton High School. She was married to Gerald "Hawk" Hawkins, Sr. on December 30, 2002 in Ringold, GA; he preceded her in death on February 12, 2025. Bethany was a member of the Fenton VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Dishaw; two grandchildren, Merissa Davis and Mickenzie Davis; great-grandchild, Harper Rae; sister, Bonnie Pray; brother, Roger (Kathy) Klamert; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by grandson, Patrick Matthew Davis III, sister, Barbara (Robert) Glover; brother, Richard Klamert, and brother-in-law, Jack Pray. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
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